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Understanding the Vehicle
Steering Wheel
Adjustment
This function allows you to tilt the
steering column upward or downward
or to lengthen or shorten it in order
to adjust the steering wheel to an
optimized position. Steering wheel
adjustment can be manual or electric.
Manual Adjustment
The tilt/telescoping control handle is
located below the steering wheel at
the end of the steering column.
To unlock the steering column, push
the control handle downward . To
tilt the steering column, move the
steering wheel upward or downward
as desired. To lengthen or shorten
the steering column, pull the steering
wheel outward or push it inward as
desired.
To lock the steering column in position
, pull the control handle upward
until fully engaged.
Power Adjustment
The power tilt/telescoping steering
column/wheel switch is located on the
lower left side of the steering column.
To adjust the tilt of the steering
column/wheel, move the switch up or
down as desired.
To lengthen or shorten the steering
column/wheel, pull the switch toward
you or push the switch away from you
as desired.
NOTE:
You can use your key fob or the
memory buttons on the driver's door
trim panel to return the tilt/telescopic
steering column/wheel to programmed
positions. See “Memorize the Driver's
Seat Position” in this section.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering
column/wheel while driving. Adjusting
the steering column/wheel while
driving could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle. Be sure the
steering column/wheel is adjusted
before driving your vehicle. Failure to
follow this warning may result in
serious injury or death.
Heated Steering Wheel ( )
The steering wheel may contain a
heating element inside the rim that
helps warm driver’s hands by cold
weather.
The heated steering wheel has only
one temperature setting. Once turned
on, this function will operate for
approximately 58 to 70 minutes before
automatically shutting off.
The heated steering wheel can shut
off early or may not turn on when the
steering wheel is already warm.