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Front Seats

The front seats can be equipped with the following serviceable systems:

Driver Seat Module (DSM) - Memory Seat 

When the vehicle is equipped with the programmable/recall memory option, the driver power seat is controlled by the Driver Seat Module (DSM). The DSM is located on the driver seat track.

This system allows automatic positioning of the driver seat to 2 programmable positions. For information on programming memory positions or recalling a stored memory position, refer to Memory Position Programming .

Memory Recall - Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) 

When the vehicle is equipped with a memory driver seat, the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) can be used with a key that includes an Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT). A personality or memory position for the driver seat and exterior rear view mirrors can be assigned to an IKT. Up to 2 personalities can be assigned, 1 per IKT. If the remote memory has been activated and that IKT has been assigned a personality, pushing the button to unlock the vehicle doors recalls the memory seat and exterior rear view mirror positions.

For information on diagnosing a RKE concern or associating an IKT to a memory position, refer to Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems .

Easy Entry/Easy Exit 

The easy entry/exit feature is a function of the DSM. The memory driver seat easy entry/exit feature moves the seat slightly rearward for easier exit from the vehicle and returns the seat forward after entry. The easy entry/exit feature can be enabled/disabled using the selections on the message center. Refer to the Owner's Literature or Section Instrumentation, Message Center, and Warning Chimes for information on the message center.

Heated Seats 

WARNING: Never install heated seat parts not intended for use on this vehicle. Parts released for other model years or vehicle lines are not compatible even if they appear visually and physically similar. Installing incorrect parts will result in heated seat system performance outside design specification. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

This system allows independent seat electrical heating of each front seat on demand.

The components of the system are:

A new heater mat comes assembled on a new foam pad.

Climate Controlled Seats 

The climate controlled seat system is able to heat and cool the front seats. Each climate controlled seat is operated by activating buttons on the touchscreen interface (if equipped) or FCIM. Each front seat temperature is then monitored and controlled by the Dual Climate Controlled Seat Module (DCSM) located on the front passenger seat track. For a more detailed description of climate controlled seat operation, refer to Principles of Operation 

The dual climate controlled seat system contains the following components:

Remote Start Climate Operation (If Equipped With Climate-Controlled Seats Only) 

The customer can select different climate control modes/preferences when the vehicle is started using the remote start feature. This can be accessed through the message center. For additional information on how to set the remote start preferences, refer to the Owner's Literature. When the driver seat and/or passenger seat is set to AUTO mode, the driver/passenger climate controlled seat activates in full heat mode when the outside temperature is less than 0°C (32°F) and full cool mode when outside temperature is greater than 27°C (80°F) any time the vehicle is started using the remote start feature. No climate controlled seat adjustments are recognized during remote start operation. When the ignition is cycled to the ON position after a remote start event, the climate-controlled seat switches off.

Manual Lumbar 

The front seat manual lumbar is adjusted by a handle mounted on the side of the seat cushion side shield.

Power Lumbar 

The driver seat can have an electromechanical backrest pad adjuster. The lumbar switch adjustment is on the side of the seat cushion side shield and is part of the seat control switch.

Manual Recline 

The manual recline is adjusted by a handle mounted on the outboard side of the cushion side shield.

Front Seats Without Backrest Fold Flat 

Manual recliners on seats that do not fold flat are only serviceable by installing a new backrest frame assembly.

Passenger Seats With Backrest Fold Flat 

Front passenger seats can come with a backrest that folds flat, when optioned with manual recline. The recliners on this backrest recline the backrest back or fold the backrest forward. Pulling up on the recliner handle allows the backrest to recline forward. When the backrest reclines fully forward, if the recliner handle is held up, the backrest can continue to fold forward until it reaches the fold-flat position. Manual recliners on seats that fold flat are serviced separately from the backrest frame assembly.

Power Recline (if equipped) 

The front seats can come with an electromechanical backrest adjuster. The backrest adjustment switch is located on the side of the seat cushion side shield and is part of the seat control switch.

Power recliners and the recliner motor are serviced separately from the backrest frame assembly.

Seat Side Air Bags 

The driver and passenger seat side air bags are attached to the seat backrest frame. If a seat side air bag deployment has occurred or for more information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System .

Occupant Classification System (OCS) System 

The OCS system is standard equipment on all front passenger seats. For diagnosing or servicing the OCS system, refer to Supplemental Restraint System .

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