Kia Rio: Seat Electrical / Seat Heater Switch

Kia Rio 2017-2023 YB Service Manual / Body Electrical System / Seat Electrical / Seat Heater Switch

Components and components location

Components

1. Driver side seat heater switch

2. Passenger side seat heater switch

Description and operation

Description

Seat Heater Smart Control Technology

•	To prevent low temperature burn, seat heater temperature will automatically be lowered after a certain period of time. (Low temperature burn condition: Over 30 minutes at 50°C)

Seat Heater Smart Control Operation

•	Change to "MID" after 30 minutes in "HIGH", then "LOW" after 60 minutes in "MID"

•	Change to "LOW" after 60 minutes in "MID"

•	If temperature is raised manually within certain period of time after the temperature was lowered automatically, it will be lowered again soon to prevent overheating or low temperature burn.

•	This is normal operating condition as a safety device.

Schematic diagrams

Circuit Diagram

Repair procedures

Removal

1.	Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2.	Remove the front console upper cover. (Refer to Body - "Floor Console Assembly")

3.	Disconnect the front console upper cover switch connector (A).

4.	Remove the front console upper cover switch (A) after loosening the mounting screws.

Installation

1.	Install the front console upper cover switch.

2.	Connect the front console upper cover switch connector.

3.	Install the front console upper cover.

4.	Connect the negative (-) battery terminal.

❮Seat Heater

Components and components location Component Location 1. Seat heater unit (Passenger seat only) 2. Front seat back heater 3.

Smart Key System❯

Specifications Specifications Smart Key Unit Items Specification Rated voltage DC 12 V Operating voltage DC 9 - 16 V Operating temperature -31 - 167°F (-35 - 75°C) Load Max.

Other information:

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