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:
General notes
If you cannot lock or unlock the vehicle with
the SmartKey, either the battery in the
SmartKey is discharged, the SmartKey is
faulty or the starter battery is discharged.
Check the battery in ...
Fuse box in the engine compartment
Make sure that the windshield wipers are
turned off.
WARNING
Make sure that the windshield wipers are
switched off and that the SmartKey is
removed from the ignition lock before you
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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 depth.
For this ...
