Seat warmer/ventilation (if equipped)
The seat warmer/ventilation is provided to warm/cool the seats.
* The seat ventilation is provided only on the front seats.
Operation
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Push either of the buttons to warm the driver's seat or the front passenger's seat.
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It defaults to the OFF position when the vehicle is in the ON position.
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The temperature setting of the seat will change as follows:
Temperature
Duration
Warmer
Ventilation
OFF
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High
30 minutes
continuous
Medium
60 minutes
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Low
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continuous
The seat warmers can cause a SERIOUS BURN, even at low temperatures and especially if used for long periods of time. Passengers must be able to feel if the seat is becoming too warm so they can turn it off, if needed.
Seat warmers consume huge amount of electricity. Please avoid using seat warmers whilst the vehicle is off in order to prevent the battery discharge.
People who cannot detect temperature change or pain to the skin should use extreme caution, especially the following types of passengers:
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Infants, children, elderly or handicapped persons, or hospital outpatients
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Persons with sensitive skin or those that burn easily
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Fatigued individuals
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Intoxicated individuals
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Individuals taking medication that can cause drowsiness or sleepiness (sleeping pills, cold tablets, etc.)
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When cleaning the seats, do not use an organic solvent such as paint thinner, benzene, alcohol and petrol. Doing so may damage the surface of the heater or seats.
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To prevent overheating the seat warmer, do not place anything on the seats that insulates against heat, such as blankets, cushions or seat covers whilst the seat warmer is in operation.
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Do not place heavy or sharp objects on seats equipped with seat warmers. Damage to the seat warming components could occur.
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Do not change the seat cover. It may damage the seat warmer or air ventilation system.
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When cleaning the seats, do not use an organic solvent such as paint thinner, benzene, alcohol and petrol. Doing so may damage the air ventilation seat.
With the seat warmer buttons in the ON position, the heating system in the seat turns off or on automatically depending on the seat temperature.