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MODIFYING OR DETAILING YOUR I30 => INTERIOR => Topic started by: Debbied on September 10, 2016, 06:56:09

Title: Seat covers for leather heated / cooled seats
Post by: Debbied on September 10, 2016, 06:56:09

Is it safe to put seat covers on heated / cooled seats?  For 2015 I30 SR Premium. I much prefer to sit on fabric / sheepskin than leather. Cheers

Title: Re: Seat covers for leather heated / cooled seats
Post by: The Gonz on September 10, 2016, 07:05:39

Hi, Debbie

 :welcome:

Seat temperature is safe for people to sit on so it will be safe for your seat covers, no problem. :victory:

Title: Re: Seat covers for leather heated / cooled seats
Post by: Dazzler on September 10, 2016, 08:10:57

 :welcome: Debbie

Might be worth checking the manual. My Holden has some warning about seat covers with my heated seats.

Since we put Sheepskin covers on we haven't bothered/needed to use the seat heaters.

I don't think it would be such an issue with cloth seat covers.

Title: Re: Seat covers for leather heated / cooled seats
Post by: edagrade on November 23, 2016, 02:29:41

Quote from: Debbied on September 10, 2016, 06:56:09

Is it safe to put seat covers on heated / cooled seats?  For 2015 I30 SR Premium. I much prefer to sit on fabric / sheepskin than leather. Cheers

Debbied,
What did you end up covering your seats with ?
How did it work out?

Title: Re: Seat covers for leather heated / cooled seats
Post by: Dazzler on November 23, 2016, 02:31:53

Hi Ed, she was last on line 2 months ago so I'll tag her... @Debbied

Title: Re: Seat covers for leather heated / cooled seats
Post by: barryden on March 16, 2017, 10:15:02

It is fine to put covers on heated seats as most heated seats are timed or have thermostat.

Title: Re: Seat covers for leather heated / cooled seats
Post by: Dazzler on March 16, 2017, 10:23:09

Quote from: barryden on March 16, 2017, 10:15:02

It is fine to put covers on heated seats as most heated seats are timed or have thermostat.

I've got heated seats (on my Calais) but my owner's manual warns against using them excessively because they can overheat and damage the seat material or the seat covers (or something to that effect)

Because mine are sheepskin I don't need to use the heaters...