The grips on the left and right of the steering wheel can be warmed up when the ignition is switched ON.
While the heated steering wheel is operating, the indicator light in the heated steering wheel switch turns on.
Heated steering wheel switch
Heating area
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.
Auto mode
The heated steering wheel can be operated in auto mode using the following procedure.
If “Occupant Comfort” has been disabled, enable it using the following procedure.
Select “Settings” from the Mazda Connect home screen.
Select “Vehicle Settings”.
Enable “Occupant Comfort”.
Press the AUTO switch.
While in auto mode, the heated steering wheel automatically operates/turns off according to the conditions in the cabin.
If the heated steering wheel switch is pressed during auto mode, the heated steering wheel switches to manual mode. To return to auto mode, press the AUTO switch.
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.
The following types of persons should be careful not to touch the steering wheel. Otherwise, it could cause a low-temperature burn.
Infants, small children, elderly people, and physically challenged people
People with delicate skin
People who are excessively fatigued
People who are intoxicated
People who have taken sleep-inducing medicine such as sleeping pills or cold medicine
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