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
HINT:
Perform the zero point calibration and sensitivity check if any of the following conditions apply.
- The occupant classification ECU is replaced.
- Accessories (seatback tray and seat cover, etc.) are installed.
- The front passenger seat is removed from the vehicle.
- The passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator (OFF) comes on 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 and sensitivity check procedures
HINT:
Make sure that the zero point calibration has finished normally and then perform the sensitivity check.
- Check that all of the following conditions are met:
- The vehicle is parked on a level surface.
- No objects are placed on the front seat RH.
- The front seat inner belt RH (passenger side buckle switch) is off.
- Adjust the seat position in accordance with the table below.SEAT POSITION
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 ignition switch to ON.
- Perform the zero point calibration by following the prompts on the tester screen.
HINT:
- Refer to the Techstream operator's manual for further details.
- If the zero point calibration has not finished normally, replace the front seat assembly RH.
- Check that all of the following conditions are met:
- Zero point calibration and sensitivity check procedures
- SENSITIVITY CHECK
- Sensitivity check procedures:
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Perform the sensitivity check by following the prompts on the tester screen.
HINT:
Refer to the Techstream operator's manual for further details.
- Confirm that the beginning sensor reading is within the standard range.
Standard range: -3.2 to 3.2 kg (-7 to 7 lb)
- Place a 30 kg (66.14 lb) weight (e.g. a lead mass) onto the front passenger seat.
- Confirm that the sensitivity is within the standard range.
Standard range: 27 to 33 kg (59.52 to 72.75 lb)
HINT:
- When performing the sensitivity check, use a solid metal weight (the check result may not be accurate if a liquid weight is used).
- If the sensitivity deviates from the standard range, retighten the bolts of the front passenger seat taking care not to deform the seat rail. After performing this procedure, if the sensitivity is not within the standard range, replace the front seat assembly RH.
- 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:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.