Seats: Description and Operation

A drivers side power front seat is an available factory-installed option for this vehicle. The power seat system option allows the driver to electrically adjust his/her seating position for optimum control and comfort using the power seat switch located on the outboard seat cushion side shield of the drivers front seat.

The power seat system includes the following components:
- Power seat switch
- Power seat track assembly.
- Wire harness

Airbag Equipped Seat - Typical:

WARNING: SOME VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH SEATBACK MOUNTED AIRBAGS. BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO DIAGNOSE OR SERVICE ANY SEAT OR POWER SEAT SYSTEM COMPONENT YOU MUST FIRST DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE. THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE FURTHER SYSTEM SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

Refer to Power Seat in Wiring Diagrams for complete circuit diagrams. Following are general descriptions and operations of the major components in the power seat system.

The power seat system receives battery current through a fuse in the Power Distribution Center (PDC) and a circuit breaker in the junction block so that the power seats remain operational, regardless of the ignition switch position. See the owner's manual in the vehicle glove box for more information on the features, use and operation of the power seat system.