Restraints and Safety Systems: Service Precautions

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM: PRECAUTION

1. INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLE INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT

(a) 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.

NOTICE:
When an accident vehicle is brought into the workshop for repair, check the flatness of the floor where the front passenger seat is mounted. If the flatness is not within +- 3.0 mm (0.118 in.), adjust it to the specified range.

2. DISCONNECT AND RECONNECT CABLE OF NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

(a) Before performing electric work, disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal in order to prevent it from shorting and burning out.

(b) When disconnecting and reconnecting the battery cable, turn the ignition switch OFF and headlight dimmer switch OFF. then loosen the terminal nut completely. Be careful not to damage the cable or terminal.

(c) When the battery cable is disconnected, the settings of the clock and radio, memory of DTCs, etc. are erased. Before disconnecting the battery cable, take notes of the settings and memory.

NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal, initialize the following system(s) after the cable is reconnected.