Raider V6-3.7L SOHC (2006)
Seat Heater: Description and Operation
Heated Seats
HEATED SEATS - SERVICE INFORMATION
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 Mitsubishi.
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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 Mitsubishi.
Vehicles with the heated seat option can be visually identified by the two heated seat switches located in the center floor console. 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:
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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 driver and one for the passenger front seats. The switch/modules contain the solid state electronic
control and diagnostic logic circuitry for the heated seat system. The switch/modules are mounted in the front center floor console.
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Heated Seat Elements - Four heated seat elements are used per vehicle, one for each front seat back and one for each front seat cushion. The
elements are integral to the individual front seat and seat back cushions and cannot be removed from the cushions, once installed at the factory.
OPERATION
The heated seat system operates on battery current received through a fuse in the Integrated Power Module (IPM). Fused ignition switch output (run)
circuits are used, so that the heated seat system will only operate when the ignition switch is in the On position. The heated seat system will turn Off
automatically whenever the ignition switch is turned to any position except On.
A Heated Seat Switch/Module is used to control the heated seat system. The switch/module responds to heated seat switch/module button input and
ignition switch status inputs by controlling the 12 V output to the front seat heating elements through integral solid-state relays.
When either of the heated seat switch/module buttons are depressed the heating element for the selected seat is energized. Amber Light Emitting Diodes
(LEDs) on the side of each switch/module indicate the level of heat in use: Two LEDs are illuminated for high, one for low, and none for off. Pressing
the switch/module button once will select high-level heating. Pressing the button a second time will select low-level heating. Pressing the button a third
