Kia Optima: Steering wheel / Heated steering wheel

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Owner's Manual / Features of your vehicle / Steering wheel / Heated steering wheel

With the ignition switch in the ON position, pressing the heated steering wheel button warms the steering wheel. The indicator on the button will illuminate.

To turn the heated steering wheel off, press the button once again. The indicator on the button will turn off.

WARNING

If the steering wheel becomes too warm, turn the system off. The heated steering wheel may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time.

✽ NOTICE

The heated steering wheel will turn off automatically approximately 30 minutes after the heated steering wheel is turned on.

CAUTION

Do not install any type of grip cover for the steering wheel, it may impair the function of the heated steering wheel system.
When cleaning the heated steering wheel, do not use an organic solvent such as paint thinner, benzene, alcohol and gasoline. Doing so may damage the surface of the steering wheel.
If the surface of the steering wheel is damaged by a sharp object, damage to the heated steering wheel components could occur.

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