Challenger V8-5.7L (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 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. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious or fatal injury. 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 identified by the two heated seat switches (3) located in the center stack(2) of the instrument panel (1). The
heated seat system allows the driver and front 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 - There are 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 - There is one heated seat module in each vehicle with heated seats. The heated seat module is mounted under the right front
seat and contains the control logic and software for the front heated seat system. The module communicates on the Controller Area Network
(CAN) data bus.
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Heated Seat Switches - Each heated seat is operated by a heated seat switch. These switches are mounted on the center stack of the instrument
panel.
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Instrument Cluster - A Cab Compartment Node (CCN) is part of the instrument cluster on this vehicle. The CCN uses integrated software and
information carried on the CAN data bus. The CCN serves as the link between the heated seat switches and the heated seat module.
