Kia Sportage: Steering Wheel / Heated Steering Wheel Description and operation
The heated steering wheel system improves the thermal comfort of the driver
by heating the steering wheel when manually selected.
Heated pad


Specifications
Item
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Specification
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Voltage
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13.5 V ± 0.1V, 80W±10%
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Heated pad resistance
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1.60 - 2.00 Ω
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NTC resistance
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10.0 kΩ ± 10% (22°C ±1°C)
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Removal
1.
Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery and then wait
for at least 30 seconds.
2.
Turn the steering wheel ...
System Circuit Diagram
Terminal Function
Housing
Pin
Function
Wire color
Pad
A
GND
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Other information:
Component Location
1. Horn switch
2. Horn relay (Built - in Metal Core Block PCB)
3. Horn (Low pitch)
4. Horn (High pitch)
5. Clock spring
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Replacement
1.
Open the cover (A) and loosen the front seat mounting bolts (B).
Tightening torque :
44.1 - 58.8 N·m (4.5 - 6.0 kgf·m, 32.5 - 43.4 lb·ft)
[Front]
[Rear]
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