Front Seats
Seats
Front Seats
The front seats can be equipped with the following systems:
- Manual seat tracks
- Power seat tracks (2-way and 6-way)
- Manual recliner
- Power recliner
- Passenger seat fold-flat load floor
- Manual lumbar adjust
- Heated seats
- Memory driver seat
- Seat side air bags
- Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) system on passenger seat
Driver Seat Module - Memory Seat
NOTE: The memory seat track position sensors are integral to the memory seat track motors. The memory seat track motor electrical connectors will connect to a seat track without the memory option. Make sure the correct seat track is being installed.
The power driver seat, power outside rear view mirrors and power adjustable pedals (if equipped) are controlled by the Driver Seat Module (DSM) if the vehicle is equipped with the programmable/recall memory option. The DSM is located underneath the driver seat.
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 gear 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.
Easy Entry/Easy Exit
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 Principles of Operation or the Owner's Literature. Principles of Operation
Front Heated Seats
This system allows the electrical heating of the front seats on passenger demand.
The components of the system are:
- the seat heater mats located in the front seat cushions and backrests.
- the heated seat module located underneath the front passenger seat.
- the driver and passenger front heated seat switches, located on the climate control assembly.
- the temperature sensors, located in the seat cushion heater mats.
Power Recliner
The driver and passenger front seat can be equipped with electro-mechanical backrest adjusters. The backrest adjustment switch is located on the side of the seat cushion side shield and is part of the seat control switch. The recliner assembly is mounted to the seat cushion frame and backrest latch assembly.
Manual Lumbar
The manual front seat backrest lumbar and handle is mounted to the side of the seat backrest frame. The manual lumbar actuator rotates, pulling a cable, to move the backrest lumbar in or out.
Seat 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.
NOTE: If a side air bag deployment took place, a new seat back pad, trim cover and side air bag module and nuts must be installed. A new seat back frame should be installed if necessary.
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 the appropriate procedure in Air Bag Systems.
Safety Belt Buckle Pretensioners
As part of the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), the driver and passenger front seat safety belt buckles are equipped with pretensioners. The safety belt buckle pretensioner assemblies are attached to the seat tracks. The safety belt buckle pretensioners remove excess slack from the safety belt webbing when activated by the Restraints Control Module (RCM). For information or if a deployment has occurred, refer to the appropriate procedure in Air Bag Systems.
Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) System
NOTICE: It is necessary to carry out the Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) system reset when a front passenger seat cushion is disassembled, a new trim is cover installed or an OCS service kit is installed. A scan tool is used to carry out the OCS system reset command. Failure to follow this instruction may result in system failure and the incorrect operation of the OCS system.
NOTE: OCS system components (seat cushion foam pad, bladder with pressure sensor and Occupant Classification System Module (OCSM)) are calibrated to each other and are serviced as an assembly. If new OCS system components are needed, a new OCS system service kit must be installed as an assembly.
The OCS system is standard equipment on all front outboard passenger seats. For information on diagnosing or servicing the OCS system, refer to Air Bag Systems.