Seat heaters and ventilators
The seat heaters and ventilators heat the seats and maintain good airflow by blowing air from the seats.
Seat heaters

1. Turns the seat heater on.
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number is, the warmer the seat becomes.
Seat heaters/ventilators

1. Turns the seat heater on.
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number is, the warmer the seat becomes.
2. Blows air from the seat.
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number is, the stronger the airflow becomes.
Operating condition
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
When not in use
Set the knob at “0”. The indicator light turns off.
CAUTION:
Burns
Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat heater
on
to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically challenged.
• Persons with sensitive skin.
• Persons who are fatigued.
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold remedies, etc.).
Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature of the seat and may lead to overheating.
NOTICE:
To prevent damage to the seat heaters/ventilators
Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do not
stick
sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge Do not leave the system on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is off.
See also:
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French)
The following is a French explanation of seat belt instructions extracted
from the seat belt section in this manual.
See the seat belt section for more detailed seat belt instructions in
English.
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