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Old Apr 5, 2021 | 09:35 AM
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Hi everyone,

It seems like the auto function on the front seat warmer/coolers cannot detect if someone is sitting on it or not?

I put both to auto but the passengers side seat warmer turns on even when no one is sitting on it
On the side note, the seat warmer doesn't feel very warm? Maybe just me
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Old Apr 5, 2021 | 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by RiceBanana
Hi everyone,

It seems like the auto function on the front seat warmer/coolers cannot detect if someone is sitting on it or not?

I put both to auto but the passengers side seat warmer turns on even when no one is sitting on it
On the side note, the seat warmer doesn't feel very warm? Maybe just me
Thank you
No sensors there for that function. AUTO will turn them on if temps require it whether or not someone is in the seat.
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Old Apr 5, 2021 | 11:10 AM
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No sensors there for that function. AUTO will turn them on if temps require it whether or not someone is in the seat.
Oh got it thank you for clarifying

I always thought auto means it will detect weight/pressure on the seat and then it turns on
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Old Apr 5, 2021 | 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by RiceBanana
Oh got it thank you for clarifying

I always thought auto means it will detect weight/pressure on the seat and then it turns on
In this case, AUTO means it will choose either warm or cool and fan speed or heat strength depending on temperature conditions.
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Old Apr 5, 2021 | 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by RiceBanana
Oh got it thank you for clarifying

I always thought auto means it will detect weight/pressure on the seat and then it turns on
I have S-flow in my car. When S-flow is on, the passenger seat will not warm/cool if no one is sitting in it. So yes, there is an auto but perhaps it needs to be turned on with S-flow? I have not observed what happens with S-flow off.
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Old Apr 5, 2021 | 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by ericsan13
I have S-flow in my car. When S-flow is on, the passenger seat will not warm/cool if no one is sitting in it. So yes, there is an auto but perhaps it needs to be turned on with S-flow? I have not observed what happens with S-flow off.
This, if im the only one who enters the car, through the driver door, then only the drivers seat will be on. But if I open the passenger door and then move to the driver seat both, both seats will be on. I'm 99% sure it works with what door was opened.
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