Occupant Classification Sensor Inspection [Two-Step Deployment Control System]: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Mazda CX-5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

Handling a side air bag improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings/cautions in the Service Information before handling the front seat (side air bag integrated). (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .)
If the sliding mechanisms on both sides are not locked after assembling the front seat, the front seat will operate accidentally while the vehicle is driven, which could result in serious injury. After assembling the front seat, shake it up and down and verify that the sliding mechanism on the both sides are locked.

NOTE:

If cargo is put on the sensor detection area of the occupancy sensor, the sensor may respond.

Switch the ignition off (LOCK).
Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
Remove the passenger-side front seat. (See FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the occupant classification sensor connector.

Fig 1: Identifying Occupant Classification Sensor Connector
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Verify that the voltages of each of the terminals are as indicated in the Terminal Voltage Table (Reference)
- If the voltage is not as specified in the terminal voltage table (reference), inspect the parts under Inspection item(s).
  - If not as indicated in the table, replace the passenger-side front seat cushion trim. (See FRONT SEAT CUSHION TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)