Steering wheel heating can be set to automatically activate when the engine is started. When set to automatically activate, heating will be turned on at low ambient temperatures.
- Tap Settings in the Top view in the center display.
- Tap Climate.
- Select Auto Steering Wheel Heating Level to activate/deactivate automatic start of heated steering wheel.
> An “A” will be displayed next to the heated steering wheel button in the climate bar when auto start has been activated.
- Select Low, Mediumor High to select level after the function has been activated.
Activating and deactivating the heated steering wheel
- Tap the driver’s side steering wheel and seat button in the climate bar in the center display to open the controls for the steering wheel and seat heating.
- Tap the steering wheel heating button repeatedly to select one of the four levels: Off, High, Medium or Low.
> The level is changed and the set level is displayed in the button.
Adjusting the steering wheel
The steering wheel’s reach and height can be adjusted.
Adjust the steering wheel and ensure it locks into position before driving. Never adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Adjusting the steering wheel
Steering wheel adjuster lever.
- Move the lever forward to release the steering wheel.
- Adjust the steering wheel to the desired position.
- Pull the lever back to lock the steering wheel into place. If the lever is difficult to move, press the steering wheel lightly while pulling the lever.
Speed-dependent steering wheel resistance
Reduced power
In rare situations, the power steering may need to work at reduced power and the steering wheel may then feel more difficult to move. This may happen when the power steering becomes too hot and needs to be temporarily cooled. It can also happen if there is a disturbance in the power supply.
On reduced power, the message Power steering assistance temporarily reduced is shown, and this symbol appears in the instrument panel.
While the power steering is working at reduced power, the driver support functions and systems with steering assistance are not available.
If the temperature rises too high, the power steering may be forced to switch off completely. In such a situation, the driver display shows the message Power steering failure stop safely along with a symbol.
Changing the level of steering wheel resistance
In INDIVIDUAL drive mode, the level of steering wheel resistance can be adjusted.
- Tap Settings in the center display’s Top view.
- Select .
Steering wheel resistance settings can only be accessed if the vehicle is stationary or is moving straight ahead at a low speed.
Steering wheel controls and horn
- Steering wheel keypads and paddles.(Cruise Control, Adaptive Cruise Control*, Distance Alert* and Pilot Assist)
- Controls for driver support systems.
- Paddle for manually shifting gears (automatic transmission).
- Controls for voice control, accessing menus and messages and handling phone calls.
Horn
Using the steering wheel paddles to shift
The function is available in position D or B.(The steering wheel paddles are not available with driving position Pure)
- “–“: Shift down one gear.
- “+“: Shift up one gear.
Change
To shift:
- Pull one of the paddles toward the steering wheel and then release.
As long as the engine speed (rpm) is within the permissible range for the selected gear, a gear shift will take place each time a paddle is pulled. The current gear will be displayed in the instrument panel.
Instrument panel when the paddles are activated for shifting.
Activating the steering wheel paddles in the D position
To be able to shift gears using the paddles, they must be activated:
- Pull one of the paddles toward the steering wheel.
> A number in the instrument panel indicates the current gear being used.
Turning off the steering wheel paddles in the D position
Manual deactivation
- Pull the right paddle (+) toward the steering wheel and hold it there until the number in the instrument panel goes out.
> The transmission will return to the D position.
Automatic deactivation
The steering wheel paddles will switch off after a short time if they are not being used. The number of the current gear will no longer be displayed in the instrument panel.