Body Electrical System

Integrated Memory System (IMS)

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Specifications

Specifications

Power Seat with Memory

Item Specifications
Rated Voltage 12 V DC
Operating Voltage 9–16 V DC
Operating Temperature Range -22 to 167°F (-30 to 75°C)
Dark Current Max. 1.0 mA

Power Seat Memory Switch

Item Specifications
Rated Voltage 12 V DC
Operating Temperature Range -22 to 176°F (-30 to 80°C)

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Description and Operation

Description

The optimal seat position set by the driver is stored in the power seat device using the IMS switch. If the position is changed, the seat can recall its preset position using the IMS switch.

It has safety functions to prohibit the process during driving and to stop linked movement in an emergency.

The main functions are as follows.

  1. Manual Operation: Motor operation using the manual seat switch.

    1. The seat position is changed by the motor when a signal is input using the manual seat switch (slide, tilt, front tilt, height-adjustable seat cushion).

  2. Memory function: Available to store/recall data for two persons with the IMS switch.

    1. Memorized movement to the optimal seat position set by the driver based on CAN data from the DDM → IMS module with the IMS switch.

    2. Recall via CAN of data received from the DDM when the IMS switch is operated.

  3. Ignition-Linked Movement

    1. This function links movement depending on the engine ON/OFF state.

    2. Uses IMS CAN data communication.

    3. Start conditions: When power is turned off, the vehicle is in ACC.

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