Heated Seat
A heated seat warms the cushion and backrest with heating elements.
What is Heated Seat?
Most have several levels. A thermostat or sensor limits temperature. Some cars also have ventilated seats. Seats with occupancy sensors may only heat when someone sits in them. Replacing an element usually means removing the seat cover.
How it works
Current flows through heating wires inside the seat.
Why it matters for your car
A broken element is a common fault. Kneeling on seats can damage the wires.
Other terms
- Axle Articulation
- Bore And Stroke
- Coil Spring
- CV Boot
- DPF Ash Loading
- EGR Valve
- Heat Pump
- Hill Start Assist
- Horsepower (Power)
- Inductive Sensor
- MAP Sensor (Manifold Absolute Pressure)
- Newton-Metre (Nm)
- Number Plate Cloning
- OAT Coolant (Organic Acid Technology)
- Regeneration Levels (Regen Settings)
- Rev Limiter
- Shooting Brake
- Sunroof Drain
- Tow Bar (Trailer Hitch)
- V Engine (V6, V8, V12)