TOLERANCE STACK Articles

Modern vehicles are equipped with sophisticated safety systems, including the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), which integrates airbags and sensors for occupant protection. In Toyota trucks and SUVs, the Occupant Classification System (OCS) plays a key role in determining the appropriate response of the front passenger airbag based on occupant characteristics. This system aims to prevent unnecessary or excessive airbag deployment, particularly for children or smaller adul

The "fold-flat" passenger seat is a distinctive feature found on certain 2nd Generation Toyota Tacoma Access Cab models (2005-2015), including the 2009 model in question. This design allows the passenger seatback to fold forward 90 degrees, creating a flat surface for cargo or a workstation.

Navigating the intricacies of modern vehicle safety systems reveals a fascinating level of technological sophistication, particularly within Toyota's Occupant Classification System (OCS). Found in vehicles like the Tacoma (2nd and 3rd Gen, 2005-2023), FJ Cruiser, and 4Runner, the passenger seat houses a precisely calibrated array of load-cell sensors – typically four per seat for earlier models and two in the latest – all working in unison.