Does anyone know a way to install a manual or elec/pneumatic lumbar support on the driver's seatback? I can think of several ways, but there must be a somewhat simple way to make the seatback more comfortable. Possibly a part number from a regular Gen III, or replacement part from the Advanced? I really don't care if it's manual or electric driven. I'm not interested in pillows or Relax the Back cushions.
i can't remember a thread on it, have you searched? i would think the advanced model parts would be your best bet, unless the power seat is somehow different.
I have a base model PIP too... When I want lumbar support, I just reach down to the left of the driver's seat, and give the lumbar support handle a couple of pulls to add air to the lumbar bladder. Perhaps your car doesn't have that, or perhaps you're unhappy with it after you've done that?
I've seen a couple of postings about folks complaining about no lumbar support. I don't understand because I believe the car already comes with the support; there's a handle to the left of the driver's seat that allows you to adjust it. I've adjusted my driver's seat multiple times. The support/comfort it provides isn't great, but it is there.
There is no lumbar support in the Base pip, only the advanced. You are referring to the reclining seat back.
I am not referring to the reclining seat back. When I lift the side lever multiple times, the lower back support changes firmness. I believe when you push the lever down, the lumbar support deflates. Please try it in your car... It does work. If I can find additional information in the owner's manual this evening, I will post the page number where I found the information.
The lever I'm referring to is listed on page 146 of the owner's manual. It says "vertical height adjustment" for lever #3; on my car it adjusts the lumbar cushion and not the height of the seat. I believe the translation in the manual is incorrect.
Hmmm, I'd really like to get to the bottom of this... It seems we have a little controversy. But I'm afraid if this is a U.S. base model there is no adjustable lumbar. I hope I'm wrong! r
If it were a height adjustment, that would be a problem for me because my head would hit the ceiling. You have to pump the lever multiple times to fill the bladder. Pushing the lever down deflates the bladder.
Perhaps it's a height adjustment in countries where drivers are more... Um... Er... Height challenged? ;-)
Sorry... no controversy. Time to man up and admit I was wrong. Apparently my tush isn't sensitive enough to distinguish between pitch and roll or extra added lumbar support. It *is* a seat height adjustment and NOT a lumbar support...
and we all think more of you for admitting/realizing it. i'm glad it feels like a lumbar support to you tho, i'll have to try adjusting mine when my back gets tired, although, i am seriously height challenged.
