HEATED AND VENTILATED SEAT SYSTEM


  1. Automatic Control Function


    1. This control is activated by setting the front/rear heated and ventilated seat switch to the AUTO position and automatically operates the front/rear heated and ventilated seat system.

    2. The function controls air blow and heating in 9 steps (including the OFF state) (the indicator is shown in 3 steps in accordance with the manual operations).

      Mode Operation Condition
      AUTO Ventilation MAX
      MID
      MIN
      OFF
      Heater MIN
      MID1
      MID2
      MID3
      MAX

  2. Seat Heater Control


    1. When the user turns the seat heater and ventilation switch on, the air conditioning amplifier assembly detects the temperature that is set at the seat heater and ventilation switch.

    2. At the same time, the air conditioning amplifier assembly detects the temperature of the seat cover by way of the thermistor* that is provided in the seat cushion.

    3. Then, the air conditioning amplifier assembly applies a quantity of electricity in accordance with the circumstances in order to adjust the seat cover temperature to the set temperature.

      Tech Tips

      *: An element that uses a semiconductor (the resistance starts out high at low temperatures and the resistance drops as the temperature rises) in which the electrical resistance changes considerably with slight changes in temperature.

  3. Seat Ventilation Control


    1. By operating the seat heater and ventilation switch, the ventilation volume can be adjusted to 3 levels. The indicator light illuminates to indicate that the ventilation function is operating.

    2. When the user operates the seat heater and ventilation volume switch located forward of the console box, the blower motor in the seat cushion climate control blower operates to direct the air that is drawn in from behind the seat climate control blower to both the seat back and seat cushion pads.

    3. After the air is directed to both the seat back and seat cushion pads, it travels throughout the pads along the grooves that are provided in the pads. Then, it spreads to the entire seat along the slab urethane layer, and becomes discharged through the perforations in the genuine leather seat cover.

      Figure 1. Ventilation Function

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      *1 Seat Back *2 Seat Cushion
      *a Airflow *b Interior Air
      *c Hole of Surface Pad - -