Description - Power Seat System

The power seat system option allows the driver and front seat passenger to electrically adjust their seating positions for optimum control and comfort using the power seat switches located on the outboard seat cushion side, shield of each front seat.

A driver side eight-way power seat is standard on highline models and optional on others. This option includes a six-way adjustable seat cushion track and a two-way power seat back. The eight-way power seat is also available with the heated seat and memory seat system that automatically positions the power seat for two different drivers. Refer to DESCRIPTION - MEMORY SEAT SYSTEM for more information on the heated seat option. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - MEMORY SYSTEM PROGRAMMING for more information on the memory system.

WARNING: SOME VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH SEATBACK MOUNTED AIRBAGS. BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO DIAGNOSE OR SERVICE ANY SEAT OR POWER SEAT SYSTEM COMPONENT YOU MUST FIRST DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE. THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE FURTHER SYSTEM SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

The power seat system for this vehicle includes the following major components, which are described in further detail later:

Power Seat Track - Two power seat tracks are used per vehicle. One seat track is used for each front seat. Depending on the seat track, four-way or eight-way power, the track may be equipped with up to four electric motors. Refer to POWER SEAT TRACK for additional information.
Power Seat Recliner - Two power seat recliners are used per vehicle. One seat recliner is used for each front seat. The power seat recliner replaces the manual seat recliner found on low-line LH vehicles.
Power Seat Switches - Two power seat switches are used per vehicle. One seat switch is used for each front seat. Each switch is mounted in the appropriate seat cushion side shield.

Refer to SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS for complete circuit diagrams. Following are general descriptions and operations for the major components in the power seat and memory seat systems.