Heated seats and-or leather seats - Revision history

Bosanek: Added note about the ability to forward fold the rear seats with the head rests present

2021-03-10T06:35:28Z

Added note about the ability to forward fold the rear seats with the head rests present

Bosanek: Improved the info about recesses in the rear seat bench for the seat belt buckles

2019-07-09T08:51:55Z

Improved the info about recesses in the rear seat bench for the seat belt buckles

Bosanek: Some minor restructuring

2019-07-06T08:17:52Z

Some minor restructuring

Bosanek: Remarks about increased hole in ISOFIX rear seat bench for the placement or lower rear seat belt anchors

2019-07-05T14:05:27Z

Remarks about increased hole in ISOFIX rear seat bench for the placement or lower rear seat belt anchors

Bosanek: Minor cleanup

2019-07-05T13:52:08Z

Minor cleanup

Bosanek: Added seat re-skinning method

2019-07-05T13:48:57Z

Added seat re-skinning method

Bosanek: Forgotten typo

2019-07-05T13:36:00Z

Forgotten typo

Bosanek: Added pictures of seats and head rests in Jimnys 3

2019-07-05T13:35:16Z

Added pictures of seats and head rests in Jimnys 3

Bosanek: New chapter about seat head rests

2019-07-05T12:59:11Z

New chapter about seat head rests

Bosanek: Category adjustment

2019-02-21T14:01:11Z

Category adjustment

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 You should read this article if:
 # You have non-heated cloth seats, and you want non-heated leather seats
 # You have non-heated cloth seats, and you want heated cloth seats.
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 * In contrast to the old fixed rear seat head rests, new rear seat head rests can be lowered (slided) all the way down so that the top of the head rest is on the same level as the top of the seat.
 ** This is an especially useful functionality, and should be the default rear head rest height when not used.
-** When the rear head rests are in their lowest slided down position, they enable significantly better visibility through the rear window, and much easier (un)loading of cargo from the rear door opening to the rear seats.
+** When the rear head rests are in their lowest slided down position, they enable:

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-=== Recess for the lower rear seat belt anchors ===
+=== Recess for the rear seat belt buckles ===
-* Another useful modification which was introduced with ISOFIX equipped rear seats is that the rear seat bench has a center hole cut-out to allow both lower rear seat belt anchors to be easily tucked in when not used, so that they do not stick out from the floor all the time.
+* Another useful modification which was introduced with ISOFIX equipped rear seats is that the rear seat bench has a center hole cut-out to allow both rear seat belt buckles to be easily tucked in when not used, so that they do not stick out from the floor all the time.
 * Compare the pictures of the rear seat bench in the chapter about seat head rests to get the picture of you are reading about.
-* It has been confirmed in practice that older rear seat benches can be relatively easily modified to have the same functionality.
-** First you need to take off the upholstery from the rear seat bench.
-** Then cut out a larger / longer center hole in the bench sponge for the lower rear seat belt anchors.
+It has been confirmed in practice that older rear seat benches can be relatively easily modified to have the same functionality:
-** Now the most complicated step - cut out and re-stitch part of the upholstery so that it matches the larger hole cut-out in the bench sponge.
+# First remove the rear seat bench from the vehicle.
-*** If this is too complicated for you, then take the bench to a professional vehicle upholstery fitter - this is easy for them.
+#* Just put your hands between its front end and the floor and strongly pull upwards.
-** Finally, dress the modified upholstery back onto the modified seat bench.
+# Now take off the upholstery from the rear seat bench.

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 == Remarks on ISOFIX equipped rear seats ==
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 * Newer ISOFIX equipped rear seats and older non-ISOFIX rear seats (''if made after 2005'') are fully bolt-on compatible.
 ** Therefore, it is dead simple to swap them between vehicles.
 * Suzuki offers various models of certified child seats, as well as portable car refridgerators, both for ISOFIX equipped and for non ISOFIX Jimny rear seats.
 * Details about those child seats and refridgerators are written in the wiki article [[Accessories for Jimny (genuine Suzuki)|'''"Accessories for Jimny (genuine Suzuki)"''']] (look in the section "Interior cargo management").

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	* Suzuki offers various models of certified child seats, as well as portable car refridgerators, both for ISOFIX equipped and for non ISOFIX Jimny rear seats.		* Suzuki offers various models of certified child seats, as well as portable car refridgerators, both for ISOFIX equipped and for non ISOFIX Jimny rear seats.
	* Details about those child seats and refridgerators are written in the wiki article [[Accessories for Jimny (genuine Suzuki)\|'''"Accessories for Jimny (genuine Suzuki)"''']] (look in the section "Interior cargo management").		* Details about those child seats and refridgerators are written in the wiki article [[Accessories for Jimny (genuine Suzuki)\|'''"Accessories for Jimny (genuine Suzuki)"''']] (look in the section "Interior cargo management").
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		+	* Another useful modification which was introduced with ISOFIX equipped rear seats is that the rear seat bench has a center hole cut-out to allow both lower rear seat belt anchors to be easily tucked in when not used, so that they do not stick out from the floor all the time.
		+	* Compare the pictures of the rear seat bench in the chapter about seat head rests to get the picture of you are reading about.
		+	* It has been confirmed in practice that older rear seat benches can be relatively easily modified to have the same functionality.
		+	** First you need to take off the upholstery from the rear seat bench.
		+	** Then cut out a larger / longer center hole in the bench sponge for the lower rear seat belt anchors.
		+	** Now the most complicated step - cut out and re-stitch part of the upholstery so that it matches the larger hole cut-out in the bench sponge.
		+	*** If this is too complicated for you, then take the bench to a professional vehicle upholstery fitter - this is easy for them.
		+	** Finally, dress the modified upholstery back onto the modified seat bench.

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 <gallery widths="400px" heights="270px" class=center>
-Suzuki Jimny 3 - seats - 2005-2012 - A01.jpg|Standard cloth seats and standard head rests on Jimnys 3 produced from 2005 to 2012.
+Suzuki Jimny 3 - seats - 2005-2012 - A01.jpg|Typical cloth seats and common model head rests on Jimnys 3 produced from 2005 to 2012
-Suzuki Jimny 3 - seats - 2012-2018 - A01.jpg|Premium leather seats and standard head rests on Jimnys 3 produced from 2012 to 2018.
+Suzuki Jimny 3 - seats - 2012-2018 - A01.jpg|Premium full leather seats and common model leather head rests on Jimnys 3 produced from 2012 to 2018
 </gallery>

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-The are three solutions for obtaining the desired seats (from cheapest to most expensive):
+The following solutions for obtaining the desired seats (from cheapest to most expensive) exist:
 # Swap your seats (and some wiring in case of heated editions) with somebody else who needs cash or hates leather.
 # Buy the required parts from a dead Jimny in a local vehicle junkyard.
 # Buy the new seats (and some wiring in case of heated editions) from your Suzuki dealer.

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 == Introduction ==
-{{{Gen3|}}
+{{Gen3|}}
 If your vehicle already has heated leather seats from the factory, you don't need to read this article. Enjoy life instead.

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 == Introduction ==
+{{{Gen3|}}
-If your vehicle already has heated leather seats from the factory, you don't need to read this article. Enjoy life.
+If your vehicle already has heated leather seats from the factory, you don't need to read this article. Enjoy life instead.
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 # Wiring (preferably original cables with connectors etc.); ''[not yet investigated]''
 # Possibly some more electrics like a relay, a fuse etc.); ''[not yet investigated]''
-# A rectangular switch for the driver's console (for older Jimnys with 1st gen console up to cca 2005);
+# A rectangular switch for the driver's console (for older Jimnys with 1st edition console up to cca 2005);
-# A round switch for the driver's console (for newer Jimnys with 2nd gen console from cca 2005);
+# A round switch for the driver's console (for newer Jimnys with 2nd edition console from cca 2005);
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-* In older Jimnys with 1st gen dashboard (until cca 2005), the seat heating switch is located in a three-switch-cluster which also contains switches for rear and front fog lights.
+* In older Jimnys with 1st edition dashboard (until cca 2005), the seat heating switch is located in a three-switch-cluster which also contains switches for rear and front fog lamps.
 ** The cluster is located left to the steering wheel (for LHD vehicles) or right to the steering wheel (for RHD vehicles).
 * The switch is a "permanent press-in" type - after you press it, it stays pressed in until pressed again.
 * The switch also contains a small light indicator which is lit when the switch is pressed in.
 * The switch controls heating for both seats simultaneously.
-* If this switch is not obtainable, you could alternatively obtain a rectangular switch for rear window heater or (even better) a rectangular switch for front fog lights, and install it in the same switch cluster where the rear fog light switch is.
+* If this switch is not obtainable, you could alternatively obtain a rectangular switch for rear window heater or (even better) a rectangular switch for front fog lamps, and install it in the same switch cluster where the rear fog lamp switch is.
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-* In newer Jimnys with 2nd gen dashboard (since cca 2005), the seat heating switch is located just left to the cluster of "2WD/4WD/4WD-L" electric transfer box buttons (for LHD vehicles) or right to that cluster (for RHD vehicles).
+* In newer Jimnys with 2nd edition dashboard (since cca 2005), the seat heating switch is located just left to the cluster of "2WD/4WD/4WD-L" electric transfer box buttons (for LHD vehicles) or right to that cluster (for RHD vehicles).
 * The switch is a "permanent press-in" type - after you press it, it stays pressed in until pressed again.
 * The switch also contains a small light indicator which is lit when the switch is pressed in.
 * The switch controls heating for both seats simultaneously.
-* If this switch is not obtainable, you could alternatively obtain a round switch for the rear window heater (from 2nd generation console) and install it instead.
+* If this switch is not obtainable, you could alternatively obtain a round switch for the rear window heater (from 2nd edition console) and install it instead.
 ** It's essentially the same switch, but with different markings on it.
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 * Completely redesigned seat head rests were introduced in year 2012 and used until the end of production in 2018.
 * New head rests are smaller and have no hole in the middle.
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 * Reason: Significantly different thickness of the head rests' rods which go into the seats themselves.
 ** Old (hollow) head rests have much thicker rods than new head rests.

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	* Suzuki offers various models of certified child seats, as well as portable car refridgerators, both for ISOFIX equipped and for non ISOFIX Jimny rear seats.		* Suzuki offers various models of certified child seats, as well as portable car refridgerators, both for ISOFIX equipped and for non ISOFIX Jimny rear seats.
	* Details about those child seats and refridgerators are written in the wiki article [[Accessories for Jimny (genuine Suzuki)\|'''"Accessories for Jimny (genuine Suzuki)"''']] (look in the section "Interior cargo management").		* Details about those child seats and refridgerators are written in the wiki article [[Accessories for Jimny (genuine Suzuki)\|'''"Accessories for Jimny (genuine Suzuki)"''']] (look in the section "Interior cargo management").
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		+	== Remarks on seat head rests ==
		+
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		+	* Completely redesigned seat head rests were introduced in year 2012 and used until the end of production in 2018.
		+	* New head rests are smaller and have no hole in the middle.
		+	* New front seat head rests are significantly titled forwards, what some people find quite counter-ergonomic.
		+	* In contrast to the old fixed rear seat head rests, new rear seat head rests can be lowered (slided) all the way down so that the top of the head rest is on the same level as the top of the seat.
		+	** This is an especially useful functionality, and should be the default rear head rest height when not used.
		+	** When the rear head rests are in their lowest slided down position, they enable significantly better visibility through the rear window, and much easier (un)loading of cargo from the rear door opening to the rear seats.
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		+	* The best combination (from the perspective of ergonomics and functionality) would be to have old front head rests and new rear head rests.
		+	* Unfortunately, new and old seat head rests are not interchangeable.
		+	* Reason: Significantly different thickness of the head rests' rods which go into the seats themselves.
		+	** Old (hollow) head rests have much thicker rods than new head rests.

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 {{Edited}}
 [[Category:Body]]
-[[Category:Electrical]]
+[[Category:Body - gen3]]
-[[Category:Accessories]]
+[[Category:Electrical - gen3]]