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:
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Driving downhill
- Drive slowly.
- Do not drive at an angle down steep
inclines. Steer into the line of fall and drive
with the front wheels aligned straight.
Otherwise, the vehicle could slip sideways,
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