Steering wheel, heater auto

[mimetz]

What exactly is the “auto“ setting for seat and steering wheel heaters? What is the result if they’re set to auto? Automatically sets them at what temp?

 

[Randy-12]

I believe (without any fact or way of proving) that it is tied to your cabin temp setting.

I leave min on auto all winter and it goes up and down in temp as needed.

 

[GtiMart]

From the manual:

A similar comment is made about the steering wheel.

 

[mimetz]

Thanks to both of you. So the auto setting adjusts seat and wheel heating element relative to the cabin temp. Makes sense, thanks again.

 

[Tesery]

The "Auto" setting for seat and steering wheel heaters typically functions by automatically adjusting the temperature based on certain factors such as ambient temperature, interior temperature, or the desired comfort level set by the driver.

When set to "Auto," the system may initially warm up the seats and steering wheel to a preset temperature for a certain period, and then adjust the heating level based on feedback from temperature sensors or other inputs. This allows for optimal comfort without the need for manual adjustments.