Seats: Description and Operation

Seats

Front Seats

The front seats can be equipped with the following systems:

- Driver 8-way memory seat
- Passenger 8-way power seat
- Power 4-way lumbar adjust
- Climate controlled seats
- Seat side air bags
- Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) system (passenger seat only)
- Safety belt buckle and pretensioner
- DVD players (if equipped)

Driver Seat Module (DSM) - Memory Seat

The power driver seat is controlled by the Driver Seat Module (DSM). The DSM is located underneath the driver seat.

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 Memory Position Programming.

Easy Entry/Easy Exit

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.

Front Climate Controlled Seats

The system contains the following serviceable components:

- Thermo-Electric Device (TED) and blower assembly within each seat cushion and backrest
- Air filter attached to each TED and blower assembly (for cushion TED filter, turn to the left to remove) (backrest TED filter is not serviceable but can be removed)
- Cushion and backrest foam pads
- Cushion and backrest trim covers
- Climate controlled seat buttons, located on the Front Controls Interface Module (FCIM)
- Dual Climate Controlled Seat Module (DCSM), mounted to the bottom of the front passenger seat
- HVAC module

Power Recliner

The driver and passenger front seat are equipped with backrest adjusters. The backrest adjustment switch is located on the side of the seat cushion side shield and is part of the seat control switch. The recliner motor is mounted to the backrest frame and is equipped with the programmable/recall memory on the driver seat. The recliners are part of the backrest frame assembly and not serviced separately.

Power Lumbar

The driver and passenger front seat is equipped with a 4-way 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.

Head Restraint With DVD Player

The front seat head restraint can be equipped with DVD players for rear occupant use.

Seat Side Air Bag

WARNING: Front seat backrest trim covers installed on seats equipped with seat side air bags cannot be repaired. A new trim cover must be installed. Cleaning is permissible. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag module deploying incorrectly and increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

NOTE: If a side air bag deployment took place, a new seat back pad, trim cover and side air bag module and nuts must be installed. A new seat back frame should be installed if necessary.

The driver and front passenger seat side air bags are attached to the seat backrest frame.

Safety Belt Buckle Pretensioners

The driver and passenger front safety belt buckles are equipped with pretensioners. The safety belt buckle pretensioner assemblies are attached to the seat tracks.

Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) System

The OCS system is standard equipment on all front passenger seats. For information on diagnosing or servicing the OCS system, refer to Supplemental Restraint System Testing and Inspection.

Second Row Seating

There are 2 seating options for the second row:

- 60/40 split bench
- Bucket seats

60/40 Split Bench Seating

These seats are equipped with the following:

- Power-fold E-Z entry
- Heated seats
- Manual fold, recline and E-Z entry

Bucket Seats

These seats are equipped with the following:

- Manual adjustable seat track
- Power-fold E-Z entry folding seats
- 2-way power lumbar
- Climate controlled seats
- Manual fold, recline and E-Z entry

All bucket seats have an adjustable seat track in place of the stationary riser. The power-fold seats have convenient power-fold seat control switches mounted in each rear quarter trim panel beside the seat backrest. When the power-fold seat control switch is depressed and held for a moment, an electro-mechanical motor releases that seat's recliners and latch feet, through a cable attachment. An assist spring in the backrest recliner folds the backrest to the fold-flat position and a spring assist strut folds the seat to the E-Z entry position. The seat must be manually returned to the seating position.

Power Fold E-Z Entry

This seat system contains the following serviceable components:

- Power fold motor attached to each bucket seat or 40 percent seat cushion frame
- Seat control switches mounted in the rear quarter trim panel beside each seats' backrest

When the power-fold seat control switch is depressed and held for a moment, an electro-mechanical motor releases that seat's recliners and latch feet, through a cable attachment. An assist spring in the backrest recliner folds the backrest to the fold-flat position and a spring assist strut folds the seat to the E-Z entry position. The seat must be manually returned to the seating position.

Manual Fold, Recline, and E-Z Entry Backrests

Each seat backrest will recline and fold flat using the recliner handle at the side of each seat. Pull the recliner handle up once and either recline the seat back or push it forward. When the backrest is folded flat, release and pull up again on the recliner handle and the seat will tip forward to ease entry to the third row of seating (E-Z entry).

Second Row Heated Seats

This system contains the following serviceable components:

- Seat heater mats located on the seat cushions and backrests
- Heated seat module attached to the 40 percent seat cushion frame
- Heated seat switches, located on the Rear Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (RHVAC) module

Second Row Climate Controlled Seats

This system contains the following serviceable components:

- Thermo-Electric Device (TED) and blower assembly within each seat cushion and backrest
- Air filter attached to each TED and blower assembly (for cushion TED filter, turn to the left to remove) (backrest TED filter is not serviceable but can be removed)
- Cushion and backrest foam pads
- Cushion and backrest trim covers
- Climate controlled seat buttons, located on the RHVAC module
- Passenger Climate Controlled Seat Module - 2 (PCSM-2), mounted to the bottom of the left rear bucket seat

Power Lumbar

The rear bucket seats are equipped with a 2-way backrest pad adjuster. The lumbar switch adjustment is on the side of the seat and serviced separately.

Third Row Seating

The third row 50/50 split bench seat comes in 2 options, power or manually operated.

Each 50/50 split bench seat has the following independent features:

- Folding head restraint (must be manually positioned back up)
- Folding backrest
- The ability to form a load floor by stowing the seat into the tub area of the floor
- Tailgate seating (power seat only)

Refer to the Owner's Literature for seat operation.

For power seats, the seat control switch is located in the LH quarter trim panel and the Power-Fold Seat Module (PFSM) is mounted under the LH load floor flapper panel. The power seat only operates when the vehicle is in park and the liftgate is open. Power to the seat will time-out after 10 minutes but can be enabled by opening any door, turning the ignition on, pressing any keyless entry keypad button or the unlock button on the key fob.