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Principles of Operation




Driver Seat Module (DSM)

Principles of Operation

The Driver Seat Module (DSM) communicates on the Medium Speed Controller Area Network (MS-CAN). The DSM uses the MS-CAN to permit inter-module and scan tool communications. The vehicle may have both memory driver seat and memory exterior mirrors, or only memory driver seat, or neither memory driver seat or memory exterior mirrors. If the vehicle does not have a driver memory seat, it is not equipped with a DSM.

The DSM controls the memory driver seat and the memory exterior mirrors. The memory feature allows the driver to program personalized seat/mirror positions. Once the driver stores a memory position, the setting can be recalled by pressing the corresponding memory switch or by using a programmed Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT). Refer to Seats.