Heated steering wheel

2025 Genesis GV70 heated steering wheel button image. A black arrow points upward to the heated steering wheel icon on the control panel, featuring a steering wheel symbol with wavy heat lines. This explains the function of touching the icon to activate the warmer or adjust the temperature.

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While the engine is running, touch the heated steering wheel icon to warm the steering wheel.

Manually adjusting temperature

Each time you press the heated steering icon, the temperature changes as follows:

  • Off > High > Low

  • Pressing the icon when temperature is low, the heated steering wheel turns off.

Automatically adjusting temperature
  • When high is manually selected, the heated steering wheel automatically changes to the low position after 30 minutes. You can turn off the heated steering wheel by pressing the icon to the OFF position.

  • When low is manually selected, the heated steering wheel is not be controlled manually.

Automatic Controls Linked to Climate Control Settings

The heated steering wheel automatically controls the steering wheel temperature depending on the ambient temperature when the engine is running.

  • To use this feature, enable it from the Settings menu in the infotainment system.

    Select: Setup > Vehicle > Seat > Warmer/Ventilation Features > Automatic Controls Linked to Climate Control Settings > Steering Wheel Warmer (or Steering wheel heating)

  • If you press the heated steering wheel icon when the feature is set, you must control the heated steering wheel manually.

  • The heated steering wheel defaults to the OFF position whenever the Engine Start/Stop button is pressed to the ON position. However, if the Automatic Controls Linked to Climate Control Settings feature is ON, the heated steering wheel turns on and off depending on the outside temperature.

The infotainment system may change after software updates. For more information, refer to the manual provided in the infotainment system and the quick reference guide.

  • Do not install any cover or accessories on the steering wheel to prevent damage to the heated steering wheel system.

  • Do not strike the steering wheel grip surface with sharp sharp-pointed objects. This may damage the heating element in the steering wheel.

  • Do not clean the steering wheel surface using the following products.

    • Organic solvents such as thinner, alcohol, and gasoline

    • Chemical products such as leather cleaner, coating agent, and wax