Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Occupant Classification System (Initialization)
Make sure that the front passenger seat is not occupied before performing the operation.
HINT:Β
Perform zero point calibration if any of the following conditions is met:
- The front seat set (occupant classification ECU) is replaced.
- The passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator indicates OFF when the front passenger seat is not occupied.
- The vehicle is brought to the workshop for repair due to an accident or a collision.
- ZERO POINT CALIBRATION
- Zero point calibration procedures
- Check that all of the following conditions are met:
- The vehicle is parked on a level surface.
- No objects are placed on the front passenger seat.
- The front passenger seat belt buckle switch is OFF.
- Adjust the seat position according to the table below.
Adjustment Item Position Slide Direction Rearmost position Reclining Angle Upright position Headrest Height Lowest position Lifter Height Lowest position - Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the power switch ON (IG).
- Perform zero point calibration by following the prompts on the Techstream screen.
HINT:Β
- Refer to the Techstream operator's manual for further details.
- If the zero point calibration is performed when the calibration conditions are not satisfied, DTC B1797 is output.
- If the zero point calibration has failed, DTC B1797 is output.
- If After Exchange is selected before the previous ECU data are stored in the Techstream, the display screen returns to CONDITION SELECT ECU: Occupant Detect.
Item Procedure DTC Perform DTC check and repair Write error Replace front seat set (with occupant classification ECU and occupant detection sensor) Temperature Check value of THERMISTOR TEMP in ECU DATA LIST Pressure Check value of FILTERED PRESS in ECU DATA LIST Crash counter -
- Check that all of the following conditions are met:
- Zero point calibration procedures
- SENSITIVITY CHECK
- Sensitivity check procedures
- Turn the power switch OFF.
- Place a weight of 20 kg (44.0 lb) on the front passenger seat.
- Sensitivity check procedures
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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