Instruments and controls/Horn
Horn
Heated Steering Wheel sys-
tem (if equipped)
The Heated Steering Wheel system
warms the steering wheel at a constant
temperature.
To turn on the Heated Steering Wheel
system, pull the Heated Steering Wheel
switch when the ignition switch is in the
“ON” position. Then the steering wheel will
be warmed and the indicator light on the
switch will illuminate.
1)
Horn mark
To sound the horn, push the horn pad.
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CAUTION
. Use the Heated Steering Wheel
system with the engine running.
Otherwise, the battery voltage
may drop below the permissible
level and it may not be possible
to start the engine.
. There is a possibility that people
with delicate skin may suffer
slight burns even at low tempera-
tures if they use the Heated
Steering Wheel for a long period
of time. When using the Heated
Steering Wheel, always be sure
to warn the persons concerned.
. Do not cover the Heated Steering
Wheel with an object such as a
steering wheel cover. Doing so
may cause the Heated Steering
Wheel to overheat.
NOTE
1)
2)
3)
Heated Steering Wheel switch
Indicator light
Heated area
To turn off the Heated Steering Wheel
system, pull the switch again. Then the
indicator light will turn off.
. If the surface temperature of the
steering wheel is approximately above
1048F (408C) when the Heated Steering
Wheel system is turned on, the system
will not heat the steering wheel. Then,
the indicator light will continue to
illuminate.
. The Heated Steering Wheel system
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