Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Safety Alert Seat Description And Operation
The active safety seat provides a vibration in the driver's seat bottom cushion to alert the driver of a number of concerns. There are two motors providing the vibration and are located on the left and right sides of the seat cushion. Depending on the alert, either the left, right, or both motors will activate.
The active safety seat is made up of the following components:
- Seat Memory Control Module
- Haptic Seat Motor - Driver Left
- Haptic Seat Motor - Driver Right
Seat Memory Control Module
The seat memory control module receives serial data messages from other modules and provides a voltage output to activate haptic signal motors. The seat memory control module will pulse the left, right, or both motors with the number of pulses requested over serial data. The module monitors the circuits for open, short to ground, and short to voltage conditions and will set DTCs if a problem is detected.
Haptic Seat Motor
The motors are located in the driver's seat bottom cushion and are positioned on the left and right sides. The motors are connected to ground and receive voltage from the seat memory control module.
NO RELATED
Use the Manual With the Right Hardware
Pair factory procedures with proven DIY tools so the instructions are easier to execute.
Affiliate disclosure: We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.