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Memory Seats Explained
Saves seat, mirror and steering positions for different drivers at the press of a button.
What are Memory Seats?
Memory seats let two or more drivers store their preferred seating position — height, slide, recline, lumbar, mirrors and sometimes the steering column — and recall it instantly with a single button.
How do they work?
Position sensors in the seat motors record where each axis sits when you press 'save'. On recall, the motors drive each axis back to those exact values. Many systems also link a profile to a specific key fob, so the seat moves automatically when you unlock the car.
What does it feel like?
You swap drivers, press the '1' or '2' button, and the seat hums into your exact position while the mirrors quietly adjust themselves.
Benefits
- ✓Quick swap between regular drivers
- ✓Saves fiddling with mirrors and lumbar each time
- ✓Some cars include a chauffeur-style 'easy entry' position
- ✓Linked profiles can also recall climate and audio settings
Limitations
Seat motors are complex and can be expensive to repair. Worth keeping the rails clean of grit.