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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
3-22. HEATED STEERING WHEEL SYSTEM( If Equipped) s03bm
The Heated Steering Wheel system warms the steering wheel at a constant temperature.
. 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.
. Do not spill liquid on the steering wheel. If liquid is spilled, wipe it off immediately and dry it before using the Heated Steering Wheel system.
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Heated Steering Wheel switch Indicator light Heated area
To turn on the Heated Steering Wheel system, pull the Heated Steering Wheel switch when the ignition switch is in the“ ON” or“ ACC” position. Then the steering wheel will be warmed and the indicator light on the switch will illuminate. To turn off the Heated Steering Wheel system, pull the switch again. Then the indicator light will turn off.
NOTE
. If the surface temperature of the steering wheel is approximately above 104 ° F( 40 ° C) when the switch is turned on, the system will not heat the steering wheel. Then, the indicator light will continue to illuminate.
. The Heated Steering Wheel system will automatically turn off approximately 30 minutes after the system has been turned on.
. The temperature of the Heated Steering Wheel system cannot be adjusted.
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 temperatures 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.