Switching on/off
The steering-wheel heating heats the leather areas of the steering wheel

•► Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock.
•► To switch on/off: turn the lever in the direction of arrow 1 or 2.
Indicator lamp 3 lights up or goes out.
The steering wheel heating may switch off temporarily if:
- the temperature of the vehicle interior is
above 86 °F (30
°C).
- the temperature of the steering wheel is
above 95 °F (35
°C).
Indicator lamp 3 remains on.
Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: when you remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock, the steering wheel heating is deactivated.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: when you switch off the ignition and open the driver's door, the steering wheel heating is deactivated.
See also:
Deactivating/activating ESP®
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section.
WARNING
ESP® should not be deactivated during
normal driving other than in the
circumstances described below. Disabling
the s ...
General notes
USA only:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. this device mus ...
Driving on wet roads
Hydroplaning
If water has accumulated to a certain depth
on the road surface, there is a danger of
hydroplaning occurring, even if:
• you drive at low speeds.
• the tires have adequate tread de ...
