Front Seats
Seats
Front Seats
The front seats can be equipped with the following serviceable systems:
- two-way manual seat track
- four-way manual seat track
- six-way power seat track
- manual recline
- power recline
- backrest, without fold-flat
- backrest with fold-flat (optional, passenger only)
- heated seats
- heated/cooled climate controlled seats
- memory driver seat
- manual lumbar
- power lumbar
- adjustable head restraints
- seat side air bags (standard)
- Occupant Classification System (OCS) system (front passenger seat only)
Driver Seat Module (DSM)- Memory Seat
When the vehicle is equipped with the programmable/recall memory option, the driver power seat is controlled by the Driver Seat Module (DSM). The DSM (Driver Seat Module) is located on the driver seat track.
This system allows automatic positioning of the driver seat to 2 programmable positions. For information on programming memory positions or recalling a stored memory position, refer to Memory Position Programming Programming and Relearning.
Memory Recall - Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
When the vehicle is equipped with a memory driver seat, the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) can be used with a key that includes an Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT). A personality or memory position for the driver seat and exterior rear view mirrors can be assigned to an IKT (Integrated Keyhead Transmitter). Up to 2 personalities can be assigned, 1 per IKT (Integrated Keyhead Transmitter). If the remote memory has been activated and that IKT (Integrated Keyhead Transmitter) has been assigned a personality, pushing the button to unlock the vehicle doors recalls the memory seat and exterior rear view mirror positions.
For information on diagnosing a RKE (Remote Keyless Entry) concern or associating an IKT (Integrated Keyhead Transmitter) to a memory position, refer to Doors, Hood and Trunk &/or Locks.
Easy Entry/Easy Exit
The easy entry/exit feature is a function of the DSM (Driver Seat Module). The memory driver seat easy entry/exit feature moves the seat slightly rearward for easier exit from the vehicle and returns the seat forward after entry. The easy entry/exit feature can be enabled/disabled using the selections on the message center. Refer to the Owner's Literature or Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators for information on the message center.
Heated Seats
WARNING: Never install heated seat parts not intended for use on this vehicle. Parts released for other model years or vehicle lines are not compatible even if they appear visually and physically similar. Installing incorrect parts will result in heated seat system performance outside design specification. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
This system allows independent seat electrical heating of each front seat on demand.
The components of the system are:
- seat heater mats located on the seat cushion and backrest.
- the HVAC module
- heated seat buttons, located on the touchscreen interface (if equipped) or the Front Controls Interface Module (FCIM).
- temperature sensors, located in the seat cushion heater mats.
A new heater mat comes assembled on a new foam pad.
Climate Controlled Seats
The climate controlled seat system is able to heat and cool the front seats. Each climate controlled seat is operated by activating buttons on the touchscreen interface (if equipped) or FCIM (Front Controls Interface Module). Each front seat temperature is then monitored and controlled by the Dual Climate Controlled Seat Module (DCSM) located on the front passenger seat track. For a more detailed description of climate controlled seat operation, refer to Principles of Operation. Principles Of Operation
The dual climate controlled seat system contains the following components:
- touchscreen (if equipped)
- FCIM (Front Controls Interface Module)
- DCSM (Dual Climate Controlled Seat Module)
- Thermo-Electric Device (TED) and blower assembly within each front seat cushion and backrest
- air filter attached to each TED (Thermo-Electric Device) and blower assembly (for cushion TED (Thermo-Electric Device), turn to the left to remove the filter) (backrest TED (Thermo-Electric Device) filter is not serviceable)
- cushion TED (Thermo-Electric Device) adapter attached to the cushion frame
- cushion and backrest manifolds
- cushion and backrest foam pads
- cushion and backrest trim covers
Remote Start Climate Operation (If Equipped With Climate-Controlled Seats Only)
The customer can select different climate control modes/preferences when the vehicle is started using the remote start feature. This can be accessed through the message center. For additional information on how to set the remote start preferences, refer to the Owner's Literature. When the driver seat and/or passenger seat is set to AUTO mode, the driver/passenger climate controlled seat activates in full heat mode when the outside temperature is less than 0°C (32°F) and full cool mode when outside temperature is greater than 27°C (80°F) any time the vehicle is started using the remote start feature. No climate controlled seat adjustments are recognized during remote start operation. When the ignition is cycled to the ON position after a remote start event, the climate-controlled seat switches off.
Manual Lumbar
The front seat manual lumbar is adjusted by a handle mounted on the side of the seat cushion side shield.
Power Lumbar
The driver seat can have an electromechanical backrest pad adjuster. The lumbar switch adjustment is on the side of the seat cushion side shield and is part of the seat control switch.
Manual Recline
The manual recline is adjusted by a handle mounted on the outboard side of the cushion side shield.
Front Seats Without Backrest Fold Flat
Manual recliners on seats that do not fold flat are only serviceable by installing a new backrest frame assembly.
Passenger Seats With Backrest Fold Flat
Front passenger seats can come with a backrest that folds flat, when optioned with manual recline. The recliners on this backrest recline the backrest back or fold the backrest forward. Pulling up on the recliner handle allows the backrest to recline forward. When the backrest reclines fully forward, if the recliner handle is held up, the backrest can continue to fold forward until it reaches the fold-flat position. Manual recliners on seats that fold flat are serviced separately from the backrest frame assembly.
Power Recline (if equipped)
The front seats can come with an electromechanical backrest adjuster. The backrest adjustment switch is located on the side of the seat cushion side shield and is part of the seat control switch.
Power recliners and the recliner motor are serviced separately from the backrest frame assembly.
Seat Side Air Bags
The driver and passenger seat side air bags are attached to the seat backrest frame. If a seat side air bag deployment has occurred or for more information, refer to Restraints and Safety Systems &/or Air Bag Systems.
Occupant Classification System (OCS) System
The OCS (Occupant Classification System) system is standard equipment on all front passenger seats. For diagnosing or servicing the OCS (Occupant Classification System) system, refer to Restraints and Safety Systems &/or Air Bag Systems.