Kia Sorento: Steering wheel heater (if equipped)

When the ENGINE START/STOP button is active in the ON position, pressing the dedicated heated steering wheel button quickly warms the rim, while the integrated indicator light illuminates to confirm operation.

• Press the steering wheel heater button to activate the system; the indicator light will glow and the steering rim will begin heating up.

• To protect occupants from low-temperature discomfort, the heating output of your Kia Sorento steering wheel adjusts automatically over time after manual activation.

  Steering wheel heater level	Operating time
  Off	-
  2 (Strong)	30 minutes
  1 (Weak)	Until restart

  • When operating in Level 2 (Strong), the system automatically steps down to Level 1 (Weak) after approximately 30 minutes of continuous operation.

  • If left uninterrupted by the driver, Level 1 heating will be maintained steadily until the vehicle ignition is turned off.

• To turn the steering wheel heater off manually at any time, press and hold the heating button until the indicator light switches off.

CAUTION

• Do not install aftermarket steering wheel covers, wraps, or thick grips, as they can severely impair heat transfer and damage the internal heating elements.

• When cleaning the steering wheel surface, avoid harsh organic solvents such as paint thinner, benzene, rubbing alcohol, or gasoline, which can permanently ruin the leather or synthetic finish.

• Be careful not to strike the steering wheel rim with sharp tools or keys, which can puncture the material and sever the delicate internal heating wires.

WARNING

If the steering wheel surface feels excessively hot, turn the heating system off immediately. Prolonged exposure to low-level heat sources can cause thermal skin irritation or minor burns over extended periods.