Durango 2WD V8-4.7L Flex Fuel (2009)
Seat Heater: Description and Operation
Heated Seats - Description
Front Heated Seat System
DESCRIPTION
Vehicles with the heated seat option can be visually identified by the two heated seat switches located in the center stack of the instrument panel. The
heated seat system allows the driver and front seat passenger to select from two different levels of electrical seat heating (HI/LO). The heated seat system
for this vehicle includes the following major components, which are described in further detail later:
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Heated Seat Elements - Four heated seat elements are used per vehicle. Two heated seat elements are integral to each seat, one in the seat back
and the other in the seat cushion.
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Heated Seat Module - One heated seat module is used per vehicle. The Heated Seat Module is mounted behind the right rear D-pillar trim panel.
This module contains the control logic and software for the front heated seat system. The module also communicates on the CAN data bus
network.
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Heated Seat Switches - Two heated seat switches are used per vehicle, one for each heated seat. Both switches are mounted in the instrument
panel center stack.
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Instrument Cluster (CCN) - A Cab Compartment Node (CCN) is part of the instrument cluster on this vehicle. The CCN utilizes integrated
software and information carried on the CAN data bus network. The Cab Compartment Node (CCN) serves as the link between the heated seat
switches and the heated seat module.
Second Row Heated Seat System
DESCRIPTION
Vehicles with the heated second row seat option can be visually identified by the two heated seat switches (2) located in the rear center floor console (3).
The heated seat system allows the second row seat passengers to select from two different levels of electrical seat heating (HI/LO). The heated second
row seat system for this vehicle includes the following major components:
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Heated Seat Switch/Module - Two heated seat switch/modules are used per vehicle, including two Light-Emitting Diode (LED) indicator lamps
for heat level indication. One switch/module for the left and one for the right second row seats. The switch/modules contain the solid state
electronic control and diagnostic logic circuitry for the heated second row seat system. The switch/modules are mounted in the front of the rear
center floor console.
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Heated Seat Elements - Four heated seat elements are used per vehicle, one for each second row seat back and seat cushion. The elements are
integral to the second row seat cushion and seat back foam and cannot be removed, once installed at the factory.
