Nissan Murano: Steering System :: System Description / Component Parts. Heated Steering Wheel System

Component Parts Location

With the power supply from the heated steering wheel relay, the heated steering wheel controls temperature through the heating element and thermostat built into the steering wheel.

• Heating element: Generates heat by energization.

  NOTE:

  Heating element is located at the back of the steering wheel leather surface.

• Thermostat: Turns ON/OFF power supply according to the specified temperature.

Through the control of the A/C auto amp., the heated steering wheel relay turns ON/OFF electricity to the heating element built into the steering wheel. For location, refer to Component Parts Location.

• A/C auto amp. is installed behind center of the instrument panel.

• A/C auto amp. turns ON/OFF the heated steering wheel relay according to a signal transmitted from display control unit via CAN communication.

• The A/C auto amp. includes a timer. The heated steering wheel relay is turned OFF when the timer operating time reaches 30 minutes.

  • Timer: Turns ON/OFF the heated steering wheel relay for a specified period of time.

• For other information about the A/C auto amp., refer to A/C Auto Amp..