僅 Heated Steering Wheel - Kia Sportage 2023 Manual

Features of your vehicle
- The steering effort increases if the
steering wheel is rotated continu-
ously when the vehicle is not in
motion. However, after a few min-
utes, it will return to its normal con-
ditions.
- If the Electric Power Steering Sys-
tem does not operate normally, the
warning light will appear on the
instrument cluster. The steering
wheel may become difficult to con-
trol or operate abnormally. In this
case, have the system inspected by
a professional workshop. Kia rec-
ommends to visit an authorised Kia
dealer/service partner.
- When you operate the steering
wheel in low temperature, abnor-
mal noise could occur. If tempera-
ture rises, the noise will disappear.
This is a normal condition.
- When jump starting the vehicle
after battery discharge, the steer-
ing wheel may not function prop-
erly. It is a temporary situation due
to low battery voltage, and upon
stable battery charging, the steer-
ing wheel will function normally
again. Please move the steering
wheel around to make sure the
steering wheel is functioning prop-
erly before driving the vehicle.
Heated steering wheel (if
equipped)
ONQ5031022R
Operation
1. Press the button to turn the heated
steering wheel ON or OFF.
2. The heated steering wheel reverts to
the OFF position whenever the vehicle
is restarted.
INFORMATION
The heated steering wheel automatically
controls the steering wheel temperature
depending on the ambient temperature
when the vehicle is running. For more
details, refer to "Auto. controls that use
climate control settings (for driver's seat)
(if equipped)" on page 4-84.
WARNING
If the steering wheel becomes too warm,
turn the system off. The heated steering
wheel may cause burns even at low tem-
peratures, especially if used for long
periods of time.
CAUTION
僅 Do not install any type of grip cover
for the steering wheel, it may impair
the function of the heated steering
wheel system.
僅 When cleaning the heated steering
wheel, do not use an organic solvent
such as paint thinner, benzene, alco-
Steering wheel
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