3.2TL TYPE S V6-3.2L SOHC (2002)
Seat Occupant Sensor: Description and Operation
OPDS / Occupant Position Detection System
The side airbag system includes an Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS). This system consists of sensors (G) and an 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. When the side airbag is disabled, the Side Airbag indicator light
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 indicator light will go off, alerting the driver that the side airbag will deploy in a side impact.
