Ventilated Seats (Cooled Seats)

They are often combined with heated seats. Most systems use small fans inside the seat cushion and backrest. They usually need perforated leather or special fabric. Some premium systems actively cool the air with a small cooling element, while most simply move cabin air. Using them together with air conditioning gives the best result on hot days.

Fans move cabin air through channels and holes in the seat surface.

Blocked filters or fans can make the system noisy or weak. Liquids spilled on perforated seats can reach the fans.