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.
Seats - Power: Description
Vehicles may be equipped with either conventional power seats or memory power seats. Both conventional and memory power seats are adjusted by means of a switch on outside of seat. Four electric motors are used to move seat forward or backward, to change height of seat cushion at front or rear, and to change back rest angle. Memory seats also include a switch for storing settings in memory, in addition to an Electronic Control Unit (ECU) located under each front memory seat. See Figure or Figure .
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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.