Seat Warmer (if equipped)

This feature is designed to warm the front seats when it is cold. With the ignition switch in the ON position, press the corresponding switch to warm the driver's or front passenger's seat.
When the temperature is mild or conditions do not call for the heater, keep the switches off.
- Each time the switch is pressed, the seat temperature is adjusted as follows:

- The seat warmer is switched off when the ignition switch is turned on.
NOTE When the seat warmer switch is on, the heating system inside the seat turns on and off automatically depending on the seat temperature.
WARNING
- To clean the seats, do not use organic solvents such as thinner, benzene, alcohol, or gasoline. Doing so may damage the surface of the heater or the seat.
- To prevent overheating of the seat heater, do not place blankets, cushions or seat covers on the seats while the heater is in operation.
- Do not place heavy or sharp objects on heated seats. They could damage the components of the seat heating system.
- Do not change the seat upholstery. You could damage the seat heater or the ventilation system.
WARNING - Seat heater burns Passengers must take particular care when using heated seats due to the risk of excessive heating and burns. Occupants must notice if the seat becomes excessively hot and switch off the heater. The seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures, particularly if used for long periods of time. In particular, the following categories of people require special attention from the driver:
- Infants, children, elderly or disabled persons, and patients discharged from hospital
- People with sensitive skin or skin that is easily burned
- Tired people
- Intoxicated people
- People taking medication that may cause numbness or drowsiness (sleeping pills, sedatives, etc.)
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