CR-V EX 4WD L4-1972cc 2.0L DOHC MFI (2000)
Occupant Position Detection System: 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 OPDS 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, the SRS unit will automatically disable
the airbag. The SRS unit will also disable the airbag when the OPDS detects certain objects on the seat. 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 after a few seconds, alerting the driver that the side airbag will deploy
in a side impact.
