Heated steering wheel question

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  1. alam99

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    Hi All,

    My 4th gen Prius has a heated steering wheel and yesterday was my first chance to use it. My question is:

    Is it normal for the 12:00 position to not heat up? I found the 2:00, 4:00, 8:00, and 10:00 positions did warm up. If it’s normal, so be it. If not, I would like to confirm so I can take it into the dealership.

    Thanks!
     
    #1 alam99, May 29, 2021
  2. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Yes. Unfortunately, it only heats the sides of the steering wheel. The top and bottom are unheated.
     
    #2 Tideland Prius, May 29, 2021
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  3. MIkeDr

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    I suspect Toyota uses the same basic element throughout all its vehicles, including those with wood on the top and bottom where heating isn’t desirable.
     
    #3 MIkeDr, May 30, 2021
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    it's probably an aid to where you are supposed to hold it for safe driving
     
    #4 bisco, May 30, 2021
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