Circuit/System Description

The heated seat system is designed to operate with the ignition or engine ON. The left and right rear heated seat switches are located in the face plate of the rear audio control module. The rear seat heating control module located under the seat cushion (40 % side), controls the heated seat operation for both rear seats. When a heated seat switch is pressed, a serial data message is sent from the rear audio control module to the rear seat heating control module indicating the heated seat command. In response to this message, the rear seat heating control module applies battery positive voltage through the heater element supply voltage circuit and ground through the low side control circuit to the seat heating elements. The seat heating control module then sends a serial data message back to the rear audio control module to illuminate the appropriate seat temperature indicator.