Kia Carens: Steering wheel / Tilt & telescopic steering

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Steering wheel / Tilt & telescopic steering

A tilt and telescopic steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can also raise it to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle.

The steering wheel should be positioned so that it is comfortable for you to drive, while permitting you to see the instrument panel warning lights and gauges.

WARNING

Never adjust the angle and height of steering wheel while driving. You may lose your steering control and cause severe personal injury or accidents.
After adjusting, push the steering wheel both up and down to be certain it is locked in position.

To change the steering wheel angle, pull down the lock release lever (1), adjust the steering wheel to the desired angle (2) and height (3), then pull up the lock-release lever to lock the steering wheel in place. Be sure to adjust the steering wheel to the desired position before driving.

Electronic power steering (EPS)

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Heated steering wheel

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