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Seats: Description and Operation




Seats

Front Seats

Each front seat can be equipped with the following serviceable items and systems:

- Power or manual seat track

- Backrest recliners

- Heated or climate controlled seat system

- Driver memory seat

- Power or manual lumbar

- Seat side air bags

- Occupant Classification System (OCS) system on front passenger seat

For a detailed list of front seat serviceable parts, refer to Seat - Exploded View, Front .

Driver Memory Seat

When equipped with the memory option, the seat is controlled by the Driver Seat Module (DSM).

The system contains the following serviceable components:

- DSM (Driver Seat Module) , mounted to the seat track

- Memory SET switch, located on the driver door

- Power seat track

- Seat control switch

Heated Seat System

The system contains the following serviceable components:

- Seat heater mats located in the seat cushion and backrest

- Heated seat module, mounted to the bottom of the front passenger seat track

- Heated seat buttons, located on the HVAC module (without navigation) or on the Front Controls Interface Module (FCIM) (with navigation)

- Heated seat indicators, located on the heated seat button

- HVAC module (with navigation)

The FCIM (Front Controls Interface Module) and HVAC module operate the heated seat system independently from other systems. Upon pressing a heated seat button, the heated seat module will cycle off, high, low and off. Both indicators illuminate in high, the lower indicator illuminates in low and neither will be illuminated when off.

If the ignition source is turned off, the heated seat module will enter an off state and will not return to on until the heated seat control button is once again pressed with the ignition in RUN. The heated seat module does not time out.

Climate Controlled Seat System

The system contains the following serviceable components:

- 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) filter, turn to the left to remove) (backrest TED (Thermo-Electric Device) filter is not serviceable but can be removed)

- Cushion and backrest manifolds

- Cushion and backrest foam pads

- Cushion and backrest trim covers

- Climate controlled seat buttons, located on the FCIM (Front Controls Interface Module)

- Dual Climate Controlled Seat Module (DCSM) , mounted to the bottom of the front passenger seat cushion

- HVAC module

Backrest Recliners

All backrest recliners are serviced with the backrest frame.

Seat Side Air Bags

The driver and front passenger seat side air bags are standard equipment attached to the front 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.

Rear Seats

The rear seats contain the following serviceable parts and systems:

- 60/40 split folding backrest

- Fold-down armrest that may be equipped with cup holders

- A latch attached to the package tray sheet metal for each backrest

- Backrest latch release handles, located in the luggage compartment (non-hybrid vehicles only)

For a detailed list of rear seat serviceable parts, refer to Seat - Exploded View, Rear .

Non-Hybrid Vehicle

The center tunnel is higher on an All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle, creating the need for a shorter cushion foam pad. Make sure when installing a new cushion foam pad, the correct part is being installed.

Hybrid Vehicle

The cushion has a 2-piece foam pad to allow for traction battery ventilation. Make sure when installing a new cushion the correct hard and soft foam pads are being installed.