Toyota Corolla (E170): Seat heaters
Press the switch.
1 High temperature
2 Low temperature
The indicator light comes on when the switch is on.

■The seat heaters can be used when
► Vehicles without a smart key system The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
►Vehicles with a smart key system The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■When not in use
Put the switch in the neutral position. The indicator will turn 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.
●Do not use seat heater more than necessary. Doing so may cause minor burns or overheating.
NOTICE
■To prevent seat heater damage
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 battery discharge
Turn the seat heaters off when the engine is not running.
Other materials:
System description
The ecm uses signals from the vehicle speed sensor and crankshaft position
sensor to detect the actual
gear position (1st, 2nd, 3rd or o/d gear).
Then the ecm compares the actual gear with the shift schedule in the ecm memory
to detect the mechanical
trouble of the shift solenoid valves, th ...
Inspection procedure
1 Check p/t squib(rh) circuit(airbag sensor assy center – front
seat outer belt assy rh)
Disconnect the negative (–) terminal cable from the battery,
and wait at least for 90 seconds.
disconnect the connectors between the airbag sensor
assy center and the seat belt pretensio ...
Circuit description
The actuator motor is operated by signals from the cruise control ecu assy.
Acceleration and deceleration
signals are transmitted by changes in the duty ratio (see below).
Duty ratio:
the duty ratio is the ratio of the period of continuity in one cycle. For
example, if a is the period of co ...


