Kia EV9 2024 Manual page 205

Features of your vehicle
僅 To prevent low-temperature burns,
the steering wheel temperature is
automatically adjusted after the steer -
ing wheel heater is manually turned
on.
Steering wheel heater level
Off
2 (Strong)
1 (Weak)
- When using the steering wheel
heater in the 2nd level (strong), it
automatically lowers to the 1st level
(weak) after about 30 minutes.
- If the user does not manually oper -
ate the steering wheel heater, it is
maintained at the 1st level (weak)
until the vehicle is turned off.
僅 To turn off the steering wheel heater,
press and hold the steering wheel
heating button until the indicator light
goes out.
僅 The automatic driver's seat comfort
control function does not work when
the steering wheel heater is set to 1st
(weak).
INFORMATION
The heated steering wheel automatically
controls the steering wheel temperature
depending on the ambient temperature
when the vehicle is ON. For more details,
refer to "Automatic climate control sys -
tem" on page 5-127.
僅 Do not install any type of grip cover
僅 When cleaning the heated steering
Operating time
-
30 minutes
Until restart
僅 If the surface of the steering wheel is
Steering wheel haptic warning (if
equipped)
The driver assistance system's feature
with steering wheel haptic warning
warns the driver by vibrating the steer -
ing wheel when it detects a dangerous
situation.
When the vehicle is in ON position, select
Setup → Vehicle → Driver Assistance
→ Warning Methods → Haptic Warn -
ing on the infotainment system.
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.
The heated steering wheel will turn off
automatically approximately 30 min -
utes after the heated steering wheel is
turned on.
CAUTION
on the steering wheel, as it may
impair the function of the heated
steering wheel system.
wheel, do not use an organic sol -
vent(such as paint thinner, benzene,
alcohol or gasoline). Doing so may
damage the surface of the steering
wheel.
damaged by a sharp object, damage
to the heated steering wheel compo -
nents could occur.
WARNING
NOTICE
Steering wheel
5
5 67