GME GME17494 PDF

Introduction

Note: Nothing in this standard supercedes applicable laws and regulations.

Note: In the event of conflict between the English and domestic language, the English language shall take precedence

Purpose. This standard describes the evaluation of the performance of seat heating systems in the seat assembly.

Applicability. To all seat heating system types.

Remarks. This Test Procedure shall measure the seat heater mat’s temperature control behavior and heating characteristics during the heat-up curve (temperature over time) on seats

• in the climate chamber (single component)

• in the vehicle in the climate chamber

• in the vehicle during driving conditions (i.e., a road test).

This standard shall also subjectively evaluate the seats in the vehicle to determine the overall Vehicle Technical Specification (VTS) performance rating.

Note: Tests with a single seat in a climate chamber are defined as a component test. Validation tests are conducted during the in-vehicle condition.

Note: This standard is not suitable for initial heater mat sampling tests.