Chrysler Grand Caravan 2022, Owner'S Manual

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SAFETY 189
The OCS determines the front passenger’s most
probable classification. The OCS estimates the
seated weight on the front passenger seat and
where that weight is located. The OCS
communicates the classification status to the ORC.
The ORC uses the classification to determine
whether the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag
inflation rate should be adjusted.
In order for the OCS to operate as designed, it is
important for the front passenger to be seated
properly and properly wearing the seat belt.
Properly seated passengers are:

Sitting upright

Facing forward

Sitting in the center of the seat with their feet
comfortably on or near the floor

Sitting with their back against the seatback and
the seatback in an upright position
Seated Properly
Lighter Weight Passengers (Including Small Adults)
When a lighter weight passenger, including a small
adult, occupies the front passenger seat, the OCS
may reduce the inflation rate of the Passenger
Advanced Front Air Bag. This does not mean that
the OCS is working improperly.
Do not decrease OR increase the front passenger’s
seated weight on the front passenger seat
The front passenger’s seated weight must be
properly positioned on the front passenger seat.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury or
death. The OCS determines the most probable
classification of the occupant that it detects. The
OCS will detect the front passenger’s decreased or
increased seated weight, which may result in an
adjusted inflation rate of the Passenger Advanced
Front Air Bag in a collision. This does not mean that
the OCS is working improperly. Decreasing the
front passenger’s seated weight on the front
passenger seat may result in a reduced-power
deployment of the Passenger Advanced Front Air
Bag. Increasing the front passenger’s seated
weight on the front passenger seat may result in a
full-power deployment of the Passenger Advanced
Front Air Bag.
Examples of improper front passenger seating
include:

The front passenger’s weight is transferred to
another part of the vehicle (like the door, arm
rest or instrument panel).

The front passenger leans forward, sideways, or
turns to face the rear of the vehicle.

The front passenger’s seatback is not in the full
upright position.

The front passenger carries or holds an object
while seated (e.g., backpack, box, etc.).

Objects are lodged under the front passenger
seat.

Objects are lodged between the front passenger
seat and center console.

Accessories that may change the seated weight
on the front passenger seat are attached to the
front passenger seat.

Anything that may decrease or increase the
front passenger’s seated weight.
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