RAM 2500 Truck 2WD L6-6.7L DSL Turbo (2010)
Seat Heater: Description and Operation
Heated Seats - Description
DESCRIPTION
WARNING: The front passenger seat assembly contains critical components that affect the front passenger airbag deployment. Correctly
functioning front passenger seat components are critical for the Occupant Classification System (OCS) to properly classify the
front passenger and calculate the proper airbag deployment. Unapproved modifications or service procedures to the front
passenger seat assembly, its related components, or trim cover may inadvertently change the airbag deployment in case of a
frontal crash. This could result in death or serious injury to the front seat passenger if the vehicle is involved in an accident. The
following requirements must be strictly adhered to:
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Do not modify the front passenger seat assembly or components in any way.
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Do not modify the front seat center console or center position seat in any way.
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Do not use prior or future model year seat trim covers not designated for the specific model being repaired. Always use the
correct seat trim cover specified for the vehicle.
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Do not replace the seat trim cover with an aftermarket trim cover.
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Do not add a secondary trim cover other than those approved by Chrysler/Mopar.
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At no time should any Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) component or SRS related component or fastener be modified or
replaced with any part except those which are approved by Chrysler/Mopar.
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, and the
two heated seat switches located at the rear of the floor center console. The heated seat system allows the 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:
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Heated Seat Switches - Up to four heated seat switches are used per vehicle, including two Light-Emitting Diode (LED) indicator lamps for heat
level indication. Two switches for the front seats and two switches for the rear seats if equipped with rear heated seats. The front heated seat
switches are mounted in the switchbank located on the instrument panel center bezel under the HVAC controls. If equipped the rear heated seat
switches are located on the back side of the floor center console.
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Heated Seat Elements - Up to eight heated seat elements are used per vehicle, two for each seat. The elements are integral to the individual seat
and seat back cushions.
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Heated Seat Control Module (HSCM)- One module located under the drivers front seat. The HSCM controls the functions of all the heated seats
and if equipped the heated steering wheel and vented seats.
