Heater Pad - Description

DESCRIPTION





Vehicles equipped with the optional heated seat system have up to four heated seats. One heating element (1) is used for each seat cushion and another heating element is used for each seat back.

All of the heated seat elements consist of multiple heating circuits operating in parallel throughout the element and a wire lead and connector (2). The heated seat elements are captured between the seat trim cover and the seat cushion (3). If a malfunction occurs in one or more of the individual circuits, the remaining operational circuits will continue to provide heat.





All models have an Occupant Detection Sensor (ODS) (3) located on the front passenger seat bottom cushion (1). The ODS is located directly below the seat bottom cover. This sensor provides information to the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) used for control of the passenger belt alert feature Occupant Detection Sensor - Description.

Whenever an ODS has been removed from the seat bottom heater element (2) or ventilation/heater element (depending on how equipped), it must be replaced with a new ODS unit Occupant Detection Sensor - Removal.