Steering wheel heater (if equipped)
When the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ON position, pressing the steering wheel heater button warms the steering wheel. The indicator on the button will appear.
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Press the steering wheel heater button. When you press the steering wheel heater button, the indicator lights up and the steering wheel will warm.
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To prevent low-temperature burns, the steering wheel temperature is automatically adjusted after the steering wheel heater is manually turned on.
Steering wheel heater level
Operating time
Off
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2 (Strong)
30 minutes
1 (Weak)
Until restart
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When using the steering wheel heater in the 2nd level (strong), it automatically lowers to the 1st level (weak) after about 30 minutes.
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If the user does not manually operate the steering wheel heater, it is maintained at the 1st level (weak) until the vehicle is turned off.
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To turn off the steering wheel heater, press and hold the steering wheel heating button until the indicator light goes out.
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Smart Temperature Comfort Control System does not work when the steering wheel heater is set to 1st (weak).
The steering wheel heater automatically controls the steering wheel temperature depending on the ambient temperature when the vehicle is ON.
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Do not install any type of grip cover for the steering wheel, it may impair the function of the steering wheel heater system.
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When cleaning the steering wheel heater, do not use an organic solvent such as paint thinner, benzene, alcohol and petrol. Doing so may damage the surface of the steering wheel.
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If the surface of the steering wheel is damaged by a sharp object, damage to the steering wheel heater components or steering wheel grip sensor could occur.
If the steering wheel becomes too warm, turn the system off. The steering wheel heater may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time.