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.
Seat Heaters
The system for the seat heaters consists of three different parts:
- a seat heating module (SHM) which controls the function for communicating with the climate control module (CCM)
- two heater pads
- a temperature sensor.
The seat heating module (SHM) is under the left and right-hand front seat. As an option, a Seat heating module (SHM) is also available, which is located under the left, respectively, right-hand rear seats. The heater pads are in the seat and backrest. The temperature sensor is in the seat.
The heater pad and temperature sensor are directly connected to the seat heating module (SHM). The seat heating module (SHM) communicates with the climate control module (CCM) via a LIN bus.
There are diagnostics for the seat heating module (SHM).
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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.
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