Heated/Cooled Accessories - Heated Steering Wheel - Operation

HEATED STEERING WHEEL

The heated steering wheel has two selectable settings, On and Off. The heated steering wheel only operates with the vehicle ignition is in the Run position, and will always stay in the off setting unless the heated seat switch is pressed. Once the switch is pressed the Light Emitting Diode (LED) on the face of the switch will illuminate, indicating that the heating element in the steering wheel is operating. Pressing the switch while the heated steering wheel is on, will turn the heating steering wheel and the LED on the switch off.

CAUTION: When equipped with a leather wrapped heated steering wheel and replacement of a Heated Seat Module (HSM) is required, the new HSM must be manually configured with a scan tool Programming and Relearning . Failure to follow these instruction may result in damage to the heated steering wheel.

Normal heating of the steering wheel will last a minimum of 52 minutes, unless the switch is pressed or a system fault has been set. Heating of the element is controlled by the Heated Seat Module (HSM), also know as the Comfort Seat Wheel Module (CSWM), and a temperature sensor integrated into the steering wheel heating element. The integrated temperature sensor sends the temperature of the steering wheel to the HSM, which adjusts the internal heat setting accordingly.

The heated steering wheel will automatically shut off if the heating element reaches a temperature greater than 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit).

The steering wheel heating element is not serviced separately from the steering wheel. if a heated steering wheel becomes inoperative, the steering wheel assembly must be replaced .