Seats: Description and Operation

SEATS

Front Seats
The front seats are available in 3 styles:
- Executive series (power lumbar)
- Signature series (trim cover like Executive series with memory, power lumbar and heat standard)
- Signature L series (unique trim style with memory, power lumbar and heat standard)

The power seats have the following features:
- Horizontal, vertical and front and rear height adjustments
- Power recline
- Power lumbar (if equipped)
- Heat (if equipped)
- Front seat backrest head restraint

The LH front seat is also programmable to 2 different driver positions and has an easy entry/easy exit feature. Memory is not available on Executive series.

The front 20 percent seat has the following features:

- NOTE: Refer to Seat Armrest - Front for the sequence of steps required for the removal and installation of the seat armrest lid.

Center console lid that opens in 2 directions

- Cup holder that is built into the cushion
- Telephone docking station in console (if equipped)
- Seat backrest impact locking pin (keeps the seat backrest locked in the vertical position in the event of a collision)

Lumbar Support
The seat has an electro-mechanical front seat backrest pad adjuster. The lumbar switch adjustment is on the inboard side of the front face of the front seat cushion.

Power Recliner
The power recliner tilts the seat backrest rearward or forward and is controlled by the seat regulator control switch.

Heated Seats (Front)

NOTE:
- If a passenger seat cushion heater mat is inoperative, a new OCS system service kit must be installed and a new cushion heater mat must be installed to the OCS system service kit foam pad.
- When installing an OCS system service kit equipped with heated seats, a new seat cushion heater mat must be installed. Do not reuse the OEM OCS cushion heater mat. The OCS system service kit does not come with a cushion heater mat.
- When installing a new driver seat heater mat (cushion or backrest) or passenger seat backrest heater mat, a new foam pad with the heater mat already attached is required. A new seat heater mat by itself is not available for service for the driver seat.

Each heated seat is controlled by a switch on the door trim panel.

The heated seat system:
- will have one heated seat module attached to the inside of the passenger front door trim panel.
- will only operate with the ignition switch in RUN.
- will operate with battery voltage as low as 9 volts.
- will maintain a temperature automatically once it is selected.
- will heat to the selected temperature each time the ignition switch is turned to RUN if the heated seat is not switched OFF.

Easy Entry/Easy Exit
The easy entry/easy exit feature of the driver seat moves the seat 2 inches rearward when the ignition key is removed.

The easy entry/easy exit feature of the driver seat moves the seat 2 inches forward when:
- the ignition switch is turned to RUN.
- the driver door is opened, then closed.

Memory Seat
The memory seat system allows the recall of previously stored positions of the driver seat using the remote keyless entry (RKE) transmitter or the memory set/recall switch located on the door panel. This system allows automatic positioning of the driver seat, power outside rear view mirrors and power adjustable pedals (if equipped) to 2 programmable positions. Memory positions can be stored at any time. A memory recall can be initiated only if the vehicle is in PARK or NEUTRAL and the ignition switch is not in START. A memory recall in progress will not be affected by moving the ignition switch to START or by moving the gearshift lever out of PARK or NEUTRAL. For information on programming memory positions or recalling a stored memory position, refer to Memory Position Programming. Programming and Relearning

Side Air Bag

WARNING: Front seat backrest trim covers installed on seats equipped with seat side air bags cannot be repaired. A new trim cover must be installed. Cleaning is permissible. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag module deploying incorrectly and increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

Driver and passenger side air bags are attached to the seat backrest frame. For diagnostic information or if the side air bag has been deployed, refer to Air Bag Systems.

If a side air bag deployment took place, a new seat back rest pad, trim cover and side air bag module must be installed. Install a new seat back rest frame, if necessary.

Rear Seats

Heated Seats
Signature L rear seats are equipped with the heated seat system at the LH and RH side positions.

Each heated seat is controlled by a switch on the rear door trim panel.

The heated seat system:
- will only operate with the ignition switch in RUN.
- will operate with battery voltage as low as 9 volts.
- will automatically maintain a temperature once it is selected.
- will heat to the selected temperature each time the ignition switch is turned to RUN if the heated seat is not switched OFF.

Rear Seat Armrest - Signature L and Executive L
An amenities package for these vehicles features a rear seat armrest with storage bin, tissue holder and dual power points. The Signature L and Executive L versions also include redundant front passenger fore/aft seat control and audio/climate controls.

Rear Seat Cushion - Signature L and Executive L
The rear seat cushion for these vehicles features a flip-out style cupholder located on the front face of the center occupant position.