2001 Honda Accord Owner's Manual - Page 97

Seat Heaters The HI or LO indicator lights and remains lit until you turn it off by pushing the opposite side of the switch lightly. The indicator will turn off. In HI, the heater turns off when the seat gets warm, and turns back on after the seats temperature drops. It continues to cycle as long as you leave it set on HI. The HI indicator remains lit as a reminder that you have the heater on. In LO, the heater runs continuously. It does not cycle with temperature changes. Because of the sensors for the side airbag system, there is no heater in the passenger's seat-back. Follow these precautions whenever you use the seat heaters: Use the HI setting only to heat th seats quickly. Select the LO setting when the seats feel warm The HI setting draws large amounts of current from the battery. On Canadian EX-V6 model and EX model with leather interior Both front seats are equipped with eat heaters. The ignition must be ON (II) to use them. Push the right ide of the switch, HI, to rapidly heat p the seat. After the seat reaches a omfortable temperature, select LO y pushing the left side of the switch. his will keep the seat warm. Do not use the seat heaters, even on the LO setting, if the engine is left idling for an extended period. They can weaken the battery, causing hard starting.