Heated steering wheel is only at 10 o'clock and 2 o'clock. Definitely less then any other heated wheel I've had but better then nothing
Just to clarify. After turning on the push button "activation switch", heated steering wheel stays on for only about 10 minutes, then cuts off. This is regardless of the "ambient temperature" inside the cabin.
Heated steering wheel is only at 10 o'clock and 2 o'clock. Definitely less then any other heated wheel I've had but better then nothing
Poorly crafted Owner's Manual, but here is more on heated steering wheel not staying on for more than 10 minutes. (manual states "about 30 minutes") This is from the Owner's Manual with my comments: BTW-reference to the "Mazda Connect Owner's Manual" is incorrect in the "Owner's Manual", but the correct URL provides no additional help. Correct URL:
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Manual mode
The heated steering wheel operates for about 30 minutes when the heated steering wheel switch is pressed, and then automatically turns off.
To turn the heated steering wheel
off manually, press the switch again.
HOW IS THE HEATED STEERING WHEEL TURNED ON ONCE IT GOES OFF? NOT EXPLAINED ANYWHERE IN THE MANUAL! MINE STAYS ON FOR ONLY 10 MINUTES AND NOT 30 AS INDICATED IN THE MANUAL AND THEN CUTS OFF!!!
Auto mode
The heated steering wheel can be operated in conjunction with auto mode for the climate control system. Auto mode operates when auto mode is enabled in the Mazda Connect settings.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.[url reference in the Owner’s Manuel is incorrect. Use this>>https://www.mazdausa.com/static/manuals/mazdaconnect/contents/32010100.html Press the AUTO switch to select auto mode.
While operating in auto mode, the
is displayed. Refer to Fully Automatic Type on page 5-10.
The heated steering wheel automatically operates/turns off according to the conditions in the cabin.
NOTE
If the heated steering wheel switch is pressed during auto mode or the auto operation of the climate control system is canceled, the heated steering wheel switches from auto mode to manual mode. [HOW IS THE HEATED STEERING WHEEL CONTROLLED IN MANUAL MODE? WHERE IS THIS EXPLAINED IN THE MANUAL? ]
To return to auto operation, press the AUTO switch for the climate control system.
If the ignition is switched OFF while the heated steering wheel is operating in auto mode, the heated steering wheel operates in auto mode again the next time the ignition is switched ON.
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Will take it back to Mazda dealer next week. VERY, VERY disappointed in Mazda's unwillingness to confirm that I
DO have an issue. I believe that I should be able to always turn on the heated steering wheel regardless of either auto or manual mode. Anyone else have this issue?
Thanks.