Heated Seats - Operation

OPERATION

The Heated Seat System will operate only when the Ignition Switch is in the ACC or ON/RUN position. The Heated Seat Module receives switched power through Fuse 1 and non-switched power through Fuse 24 in the Underhood Accessory Fuse Block. Individual illuminated Heated Seat Switches control each seat and are designed as toggle switches that return automatically to their original position after being pressed. The switches and control module for the heated seats are consolidated into a block with other switches to form a Switch Group. Switch illumination is provided through instrumentation lighting. The Heated Seat Control Module controls the differing electrical power consumption requirements of the heated seats in each heating stage and heating time.





The heated seats are switched from heating stage two to heating stage one automatically after 5 minutes and completely switched off after approximately 30 minutes of continuous operation. Heating stage one (1) is indicated by a single LED being illuminated within the switch and heating stage two (2) is indicated by two LEDs being illuminated. If the battery voltage drops below 11 volts, the heated seats are deactivated automatically and are prevented from being activated again until sufficient battery voltage is available. This state is indicated by a flashing LED in the Heated Seat Switch. The heated seat elements are bonded to either the seat cushions or seat covers and are serviced only with their respective assemblies.