Civic L4-1668cc 1.7L SOHC MFI (2003)
Seat Occupant Sensor: Description and Operation
OPDS (Occupant Position Detection System)
The side airbag system also includes an Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS). This system consists of Sensors (G) and a OPDS Unit (H) in the
front passenger's seat-back. The OPDS unit sends occupant height and position data to the SRS unit.
If the SRS unit determines that the front passenger is of small stature (for example, a child) and the front passenger is leaning into the side airbag
deployment path, it will automatically disable the airbag. The SRS unit will also disable the airbag when the OPDS detects certain objects on the seat.
Side Airbag Cutoff Indicator
When the side airbag is disabled, the Side Airbag Cutoff Indicator on the instrument panel alerts the driver that the passenger's side airbag will not
deploy in a side impact. When the object is removed, or the passenger sits upright, the Side Airbag Cutoff indicator will go off, alerting the driver that
the side airbag will deploy in a side impact.