Pad, Heater: Description
Typical Seat cushion shown in illustrations.
Vehicles equipped with the optional heated seat system have two heated seats. One heating element (1) is used for each seat bottom cushion (3) and another heating element is used for each seat back cushion.
All of the heated seat elements consist of multiple heating circuits operating in parallel throughout the element and a wire lead and connector (2). The heated seat elements are captured between the seat trim cover and the seat cushion. If a malfunction occurs in one or more of the individual circuits, the remaining operational circuits will continue to provide heat.
Typical Occupant Detection Sensor (ODS) shown.
All models have an Occupant Detection Sensor (ODS) (1) mounted directly to the front passenger seat bottom cushion (2). This sensor provides information to the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) used for control of the passenger belt alert feature. Refer to SENSOR, OCCUPANT DETECTION, DESCRIPTION .
If the ODS is removed from the seat bottom cushion, it must be replaced with a new ODS unit. Refer to SENSOR, OCCUPANT DETECTION, REMOVAL .