Switching on/off

- Make sure that the SmartKey is in position

- 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.

Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: when you remove the key 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:

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    Door control panel
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