Heated Seat Element: Description

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The heated seat system includes four seat heating elements. Two are located in each front seat, one for the seat cushion and the other for the seat back. All models use two resistor wire heating elements for each seat that are connected in series with the Heated Seat Module (HSM). The temperature sensor is a Negative Temperature Coefficient (NTC) thermistor. One temperature sensor is used for each seat, and it is located on the seat cushion heating element for all models.

The seat heating elements are permanently attached to the seat cushions. The heated seat elements and the temperature sensor cannot be adjusted or repaired and, if faulty or damaged, the seat cushions must be replaced. Refer to INTERIOR/EXTERIOR for the seat cushion service procedures.