Description

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Vehicles with the heated seat option can be visually identified by the two heated seat switches located in the instrument panel switch pod (also known as the center console switch unit or Switch Bank Module/SBM) (1). The instrument panel switch pod is located just below the heater and air conditioner controls in the center bezel (2) of the instrument panel. Each heated seat switch (4) has two Light-Emitting Diode (LED) indicator lamps, which indicate the selected level (Low or High) of the seat heater. Pressing the switch button up or down initiates a heated seat cycle. Heat remains on until switched off or until the ignition is turned off. If switched off by the ignition, a switch button must again be pressed to restart seat heating. The heated seat system allows the driver and front seat passenger to select from two different levels of electrical seat heating (HI/LO). The heated seat system for this vehicle includes the following major components:

- Heated Seat Switch - Two heated seat switches are used per vehicle, including two Light-Emitting Diode (LED) indicator lamps for heat level indication. The two heated seat switches are located in the instrument panel switch pod. The instrument panel switch pod contains the solid state electronic control and diagnostic logic circuitry for the heated seat system. The individual switches in the instrument panel switch pod cannot be repaired and are not serviced individually. If any component within the switch pod is inoperative or damaged, the entire switch pod unit must be replaced.
- Heated Seat Elements - Four heated seat elements are used per vehicle, one for each front seat back and one for each front seat cushion. The elements are integral to the individual front seat and seat back cushions and cannot be removed from the cushions, once installed at the factory.

Hard wired circuitry connects the heated seat system components to each other through the electrical system of the vehicle. Refer to the appropriate wiring information for complete circuit schematic or connector pin-out information. The wiring information includes wiring diagrams, proper wire and connector repair procedures, further details on wire harness routing and retention, as well as pin-out and location views for the various wire harness connectors, splices and grounds.