Land Rover Defender: Seats - [+] 6 Seat Configuration - Description

FRONT ROW SEAT - MANUAL EASY ENTRY ADJUSTMENT (VEHICLE WITH 3 DOORS ONLY)

NOTE: Right installation is shown, left installation is similar.

1. Head restraint - Manual
2. Seat backrest recline motor
3. Seat forward/rearward lever
4. Front seat switchpack
5. Seat height adjustment lever
6. Easy entry release latch

The seat frame is installed with a fabricated sprung framework in the seat base and backrest. The sprung framework supports the seat foam and increases occupant comfort.

The easy entry release latch on the front backrests, the front backrests can be tipped forward for easier access to the rear seats.

The seat frame provides location for the seat foam for the cushion and backrest. The seat foam is covered with a tailored seat cover.

The front row seat are each installed on rails which allow the seat position to be adjusted forward or rearward. The rails are secured to the floorpan with brackets and screws.

A lever on the side of seat allows the seat height to be adjusted. The lever releases a catch and the seat height is spring assisted in the raise position. The occupants weight against the spring provides controlled lowering the seat to the required position.

A backrest recline motor on the side of the seat provides for adjustment of the seat backrest position.

FRONT ROW SEAT - 12-WAY SEMI-POWERED ADJUSTMENT (VEHICLE WITH 5 DOORS ONLY)

NOTE: Right installation is shown, left installation is similar.

1. Head restraint - Manual
2. Seat backrest recline motor
3. Seat forward/rearward lever
4. Front seat switchpack
5. Seat height adjustment lever
6. Lumbar system assembly with air pump

The seat frame is installed with a fabricated sprung framework in the seat base and backrest. The sprung framework supports the seat foam and increases occupant comfort.

The seat frame provides location for the seat foam for the cushion and backrest. The seat foam is covered with a tailored seat cover.

The front row seat are each installed on rails which allow the seat position to be adjusted forward or rearward. The rails are secured to the floorpan with brackets and screws.

The partial electric front row seats have 3 manual adjustments available. On vehicles without seat memory, the control switches are connected directly to the seat backrest recline motor and 4-way lumbar support.

A lever on the side of seat allows the seat height to be adjusted. The lever releases a catch and the seat height is spring assisted in the raise position. The occupants weight against the spring provides controlled lowering the seat to the required position.

A backrest recline motor on the side of the seat provides for adjustment of the seat backrest position.

The 4-way lumbar support provides lumbar adjustment for the seat backrest. The air reservoir valve block is attached to the back side of the lumbar support.

FRONT ROW SEAT - MANUAL ADJUSTMENT

NOTE: Right installation is shown, left installation is similar.

1. Forward and rearward adjustment
2. Height adjustment
3. Backrest angle adjustment

FRONT ROW SEAT - POWER MEMORY SEAT

NOTE: Right installation is shown, left installation is similar.

1. Lumbar air pump
2. Head restraint - Manual
3. Seat backrest recline motor
4. ISOFIX on passenger side - 110 memory seats only (if equipped)
5. Seat cushion tilt motor
6. Seat cushion height motor
7. Seat forward/rearward motor
8. Front seat switchpack
9. Air reservoir valve block
10. Inflatable bolsters

Electric motors are used to provide adjustment for the following:

• Seat forward/rearward adjustment
• Seat height
• Backrest recline
• Cushion tilt.

All of the seat adjustments are controlled from the seat switchpack on the outside of the seat cushion. The control switches are connected to the adjustment motors through the DSM and/or the PSM.

The seat forward/rearward motor is an integral component of the cushion frame. The motor drives a gear on a worm drive lead screw, which is integral with the floor rail. The lead screw has a stop at each end to limit the forward and rearward seat movement.

The seat height motor is located below the seat. The motor drives a gear on a lead screw. The lead screw moves a lever mechanism, which raises or lowers the seat cushion.

The backrest recline motor is located in the backrest frame. The recline motor rotates a shaft connected to the backrest frame, which changes the angle of the backrest.

The cushion tilt motor is located below the seat. The cushion tilt motor drives a gear on a lead screw to extend or to raise the front of the seat cushion.

On vehicles with seat memory function each adjustment motor contains a Hall effect position sensor. The sensors provide position feedback signals to the seat modules which are used for memory store and recall operation.

FRONT ROW SEAT - ELECTRIC ADJUSTMENT

NOTE:

• Example is shown, other variant is similar.

Left installation is shown, right installation is similar.

1. Bolster inflate and deflate
2. Lumbar support
3. Seatback angle
4. Seat height
5. Forward and rearward position
6. Cushion tilt

SEAT MODULES

NOTE: Right installation is shown, left installation is similar.

1. DSM with seat memory
2. PSM with seat memory

The seat modules are located under the driver and passenger seats, rely upon a number of inputs to control various outputs. Operation of the driver seat is controlled by the DSM. Operation of the passenger seat is controlled by the PSM.

Depending on vehicle configuration, the DSM controls the following functions:

• Driver seat adjustment
• Driver seat lumbar function
• Driver seat memory store and recall (if equipped).

Depending on vehicle configuration, the PSM controls the following functions:

• Passenger seat adjustment
• Passenger seat lumbar function
• Passenger seat memory store and recall (if equipped).

The DSM and the PSM have a fused permanent power supply from the Passenger Junction Box (PJB) and the Rear Junction Box. The driver/passenger seat switchpack sends operating requests to the PSM and DSM through Local Interconnect Network (LIN) connection.

The DSM and the PSM are connected to the High Speed (HS) Controller Area Network (CAN) body systems bus. The system allows the DSM to monitor the position of the door mirrors when storing and recalling memory settings. The signals are provided by the DDM and the PDM. The signals for the memory store and recall functions are received from the BCM/ GWM through the HS CAN body systems bus. The HS CAN body systems bus connection also allows the DSM and the PSM to transmit memory information. The confirmation chimes and display messages on the IPC message center are activated.

4-WAY LUMBAR SUPPORT WITH 2-WAY BOLSTER

NOTE: Right installation is shown, left installation is similar.

1. Inflatable bolsters
2. Air pump
3. Lumbar solenoid valve block

Lumbar adjustment is provided by a lumbar support and air pump installed in the backrest. The lumbar assembly consists of an inflatable cushion with dual air cells. A solenoid valve controls the air pump for the inflation or deflation of the lumbar cushion.

The 4-way lumbar assembly provides lumbar adjustment for the seat backrest and also for the side seat bolsters.

Bolster adjustment is provided by inflatable cushions on the inside faces of the backrest bolsters. The inflatable cushions are operated simultaneously by a separate solenoid valve block and the air pump of the lumbar assembly.

SEAT HEATING AND CLIMATE CONTROL

FCDIM

1. Front or second row seats selection
2. Temperature adjustment
3. Power
4. Seat zone

FCIM

NOTE: LHD vehicle is shown, RHD vehicle is similar.

The front seat heater or climate control selections made on the FCIM or on the FCDIM in the climate menu. The seat icon on the FCDIM indicates when heating is selected. The FCIM is connected to the HVAC control module through a private CAN.

FRONT ROW SEAT HEATER - IF EQUIPPED

NOTE: Right installation is shown, left installation is similar.

1. Seat backrest heater element
2. Seat cushion heater element

Seat heater elements are installed in the seat cushion and backrest. The seat heaters comprise a resistive element which is located within a pad. The pad is located between the foam of the cushion or backrest and the outer trim.

The seat cushion heater element is equipped with a thermostat which maintains the element at a temperature set by the user. The heater elements are controlled by the HVAC control module. The switches in the FCIM which is located in the center console or on the FCDIM in the 'EXTRA FEATURES' menu.

CLIMATE FRONT ROW SEATS - IF EQUIPPED

NOTE: Right installation is shown, left installation is similar.

1. Climate air diffuser backrest
2. Inlet duct - Climate seat backrest
3. Insulator foam - Climate seat backrest
4. Climate fan backrest
5. Climate air diffuser cushion
6. Insulator foam - Climate seat cushion - Rear
7. Insulator foam - Climate seat cushion - Front
8. Climate fan cushion
9. SCME

Front row climate seat are controlled by the SCMEs. The SCMEs are located below the seat cushion on a plastic tray.

The climate seat backrest and cushion contain climate assemblies. The climate assemblies are thermal electric devices which operate on the Peltier principle. The components are heated up or cooled down depending on the current provided by the SCMEs. Each climate assembly in the seat cushion and backrest each contain a blower. The blower blows air over the Peltier effect devices to distribute the heated or cooled air through liners. The blower is also controlled by the SCMEs.

SEAT MEMORY SWITCHPACK - IF EQUIPPED

NOTE: Right installation is shown, left installation is similar.

1. Seat memory store switch
2. Seat memory preset switches
3. Seat memory switchpack

The seat memory switchpack is located in the front door trim panel.

The selected memory position is transmitted from the seat memory switchpack to the DDM or the PDM. The DDM connects with the DSM. The PDM connects with the PSM. Both modules connect with the HS CAN body systems bus.

The switches on the seat memory switchpack are resistive ladder type.

The switches apply a different voltage to the DDM or the PDM in response to different switches being operated. The related seat module then operates the seat adjustment motors to the correct positions associated with that memory preset position.

To store a memory position, move the seat and the door mirrors to the required positions, press the 'M' switch on the seat memory switchpack. Then press the memory preset switch 1 to 3 to store the position against the selected memory switch preset number.

The memory function also stores the door mirror positions associated with the selected memory preset switch 1 to 3.

CLICK AND GO SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED

NOTE: Right installation is shown, left installation is similar.

The Click and Go System is a multi-purpose seat-back system for second row passengers.

The Click and Go System base unit is installed between the head restraint rails through spring tension.

The following attachments can be added:

• Click and Play Tablet Holder - Fixing for tablet holder with integrated Universal Serial Bus (USB) charging port
• Click and Work - Folding table with plastic latch on the top of the unit.

EASY ENTRY SWITCH - VEHICLE WITH 3 DOORS ONLY

NOTE: Easy entry function does not operate when the seatbelt is fastened.

1. Driver easy entry switch
2. Passenger easy entry switch

The easy entry switch is located on inside of the both front row seats. The switch allows for the front row seats to be moved forward independently to give access to the second row seats.

FRONT ROW SEAT - CENTER

NOTE: Vehicle with 3 doors is shown, vehicle with 5 doors is similar.

1. Second row seat heater switch (if equipped)
2. FCIMB (if equipped)

1. Stowage compartment
2. Stowage tray (if equipped)
3. Second row seat passenger face vents
4. Rear portable media interface panel
5. Cup holder
6. Retention trim

The front row center seat which is an auxiliary seat for individuals is located in the center of the front row seats.

When the front row center seat is folded in down position, the rear of front row center seat backrest can be:

• A stowage compartment
• An armrest
• A cup holder.

SECOND ROW FIXED SEAT (VEHICLE WITH 3 DOORS ONLY)

1. Second row seat latch release assembly - Right
2. Second row seat latch release assembly - Center
3. Second row seat latch release assembly - Left

The second row fixed seat has a cushion frame bolted onto the floorpan. The seat cushion is not adjustable.

The second row fixed seat is a 40/20/40% configuration. The backrests can fold individually by the release latch, located on the top of the backrest.

The second row fixed seat comprises:

• A 40/20/40% split backrests.
• A non adjustable seat cushion.
• The 3 manual head restraints.

There is heat option available on all second row seats.

SECOND ROW FLIP FLOP SEAT (VEHICLE WITH 5 DOORS ONLY)

1. Second row seat latch release assembly - Right
2. Second row seat latch release assembly - Center
3. Second row seat latch release assembly - Left

The second row flip flop seat has a cushion frame bolted onto the floorpan. The seat cushion is a 60/40% split and it is movable. It can be flipped up until it rests on the back of the front seat. This allows for the backrest to be folded and sit directly on the cushion frame. The head restraints need to be removed if we desire a flatter loadspace floor. The backrests can fold individually by the release latch, located on the top of the backrest.

The second row flip flop seat comprises:

• A 40/20/40%split backrests
• A 60/40% split cushion
• The 3 manual removable head restraints.

Each second row seat have a 2-way manual head restraints.

SECOND ROW SEAT HEATER - IF EQUIPPED

1. Second row seat cushion heater - Right
2. Second row seat backrest heater - Right
3. Second row seat backrest heater - Left
4. Second row seat cushion heater - Left

The cushion heater element is equipped with a thermostat which maintains the temperature set by the user. The second row seat heater elements are controlled by FCDIM. The FCDIM is connected with BCM/ GWM through HS CAN Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems bus. The temperature can be selected by FCDIM which indicates the selected heat setting requested.

REAR INTEGRATED CONTROL PANEL (IF EQUIPPED)

NOTE: RHD vehicle is shown, LHD vehicle is similar.

1. Temperature setting - Left
2. Automatic mode switch
3. Blower speed control
4. Air distribution - Face
5. Temperature setting - Right
6. Air distribution - Feet
7. Synchronize switch

When the vehicle is equipped with climate second row seats, the heater/climate control selections made on the FCIMB . The FCIMB is located on the rear of the floor console. The second row seats temperature selections are transmitted to the HVAC control module. The signals pass through the HS CAN HMI systems bus.

REAR SEATS HEATER SWITCH - IF EQUIPPED

NOTE: RHD vehicle is shown, LHD vehicle is similar.

The second row seats heater control selections made on the rear seat heater switch. The rear seat heater switch is located on the rear of the floor console. The second row seat heater of the outer second row seats are controlled by rear seat heater switch for each seat.

Each switch has 3 levels of heat setting:

• Low
• Medium
• High.

The levels can be selected by sequential presses of the switch. Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) on each switch indicate the selected heat setting requested. The request is connected to the HVAC control module through HS CAN HMI systems bus.

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