A "motor seat," more commonly known as a power seat, is a seat in a vehicle that can be adjusted electronically using buttons, switches, or a joystick. These seats utilize small electric motors to control various aspects of seat positioning.
Key Features and Functionality:
- Electric Adjustment: Instead of manual levers and knobs, power seats offer precise control over seat position using electrical switches.
- Multiple Adjustment Options: Typical adjustments include:
- Forward and backward movement
- Seat height adjustment (raising and lowering)
- Seat back angle (recline)
- Lumbar support (in and out)
- Headrest height
- Thigh support (some models)
- Memory Settings: Many power seats include a memory function, allowing drivers to save preferred seat positions and recall them with the touch of a button. This is particularly useful for vehicles shared by multiple drivers.
- Convenience and Comfort: Power seats enhance comfort and convenience by providing fine-tuned adjustments for optimal driving posture and support.
- Accessibility: For individuals with mobility limitations, power seats offer increased ease of adjustment compared to manual seats.
Availability
While driver-side power seats are common in mid-range and higher-end vehicles, power-adjustable passenger seats are more frequently found in luxury cars.
Examples of Adjustment Types
Here's a list of common powered seat adjustments:
- Horizontal movement: Moves the seat forward or backward along a track.
- Vertical movement: Raises or lowers the entire seat.
- Seatback recline: Adjusts the angle of the seat back.
- Lumbar support: Adjusts the amount of support for the lower back.
- Headrest adjustment: Raises or lowers the headrest.
- Thigh support extension: Extends or retracts the front edge of the seat cushion to provide additional thigh support.
