Heated Steering Wheel & Climate Control
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Heated Steering Wheel & Climate Control
I've always loved heated steering wheels - especially since I drive in chilly New England winters.
But the Audi is the best heated steering wheel I have ever had.
No it doesn't have a lot of features like some cars - only an on/off button and no variable heat.
However, it warms up quickly and the temp is perfect for my liking. Not too cold - not too hot. Plus the temperature of the wheel decreases when the car warms up! No more adjusting temps or turning it on or off.
In fact, I have to say the entire climate control is the best on any car I have every owned. Set it to auto and forget it. The fan speed always seems to be at the right setting. No annoying cold air blowing at you. Very quiet operation. Front heated seats are awesome - and they come on automatically and revert to the last temp setting when you start the car. Back seat passangers have their own heated seats and climate controls.
Much better than my last Mercedes E350 and BMW 535xi.
These are the types of things that make a car truly enjoyable to drive.
But the Audi is the best heated steering wheel I have ever had.
No it doesn't have a lot of features like some cars - only an on/off button and no variable heat.
However, it warms up quickly and the temp is perfect for my liking. Not too cold - not too hot. Plus the temperature of the wheel decreases when the car warms up! No more adjusting temps or turning it on or off.
In fact, I have to say the entire climate control is the best on any car I have every owned. Set it to auto and forget it. The fan speed always seems to be at the right setting. No annoying cold air blowing at you. Very quiet operation. Front heated seats are awesome - and they come on automatically and revert to the last temp setting when you start the car. Back seat passangers have their own heated seats and climate controls.
Much better than my last Mercedes E350 and BMW 535xi.
These are the types of things that make a car truly enjoyable to drive.
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I've always loved heated steering wheels - especially since I drive in chilly New England winters.
But the Audi is the best heated steering wheel I have ever had.
No it doesn't have a lot of features like some cars - only an on/off button and no variable heat.
However, it warms up quickly and the temp is perfect for my liking. Not too cold - not too hot. Plus the temperature of the wheel decreases when the car warms up! No more adjusting temps or turning it on or off.
In fact, I have to say the entire climate control is the best on any car I have every owned. Set it to auto and forget it. The fan speed always seems to be at the right setting. No annoying cold air blowing at you. Very quiet operation. Front heated seats are awesome - and they come on automatically and revert to the last temp setting when you start the car. Back seat passangers have their own heated seats and climate controls.
Much better than my last Mercedes E350 and BMW 535xi.
These are the types of things that make a car truly enjoyable to drive.
But the Audi is the best heated steering wheel I have ever had.
No it doesn't have a lot of features like some cars - only an on/off button and no variable heat.
However, it warms up quickly and the temp is perfect for my liking. Not too cold - not too hot. Plus the temperature of the wheel decreases when the car warms up! No more adjusting temps or turning it on or off.
In fact, I have to say the entire climate control is the best on any car I have every owned. Set it to auto and forget it. The fan speed always seems to be at the right setting. No annoying cold air blowing at you. Very quiet operation. Front heated seats are awesome - and they come on automatically and revert to the last temp setting when you start the car. Back seat passangers have their own heated seats and climate controls.
Much better than my last Mercedes E350 and BMW 535xi.
These are the types of things that make a car truly enjoyable to drive.
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I've always loved heated steering wheels - especially since I drive in chilly New England winters.
But the Audi is the best heated steering wheel I have ever had.
No it doesn't have a lot of features like some cars - only an on/off button and no variable heat.
However, it warms up quickly and the temp is perfect for my liking. Not too cold - not too hot. Plus the temperature of the wheel decreases when the car warms up! No more adjusting temps or turning it on or off.
In fact, I have to say the entire climate control is the best on any car I have every owned. Set it to auto and forget it. The fan speed always seems to be at the right setting. No annoying cold air blowing at you. Very quiet operation. Front heated seats are awesome - and they come on automatically and revert to the last temp setting when you start the car. Back seat passangers have their own heated seats and climate controls.
Much better than my last Mercedes E350 and BMW 535xi.
These are the types of things that make a car truly enjoyable to drive.
But the Audi is the best heated steering wheel I have ever had.
No it doesn't have a lot of features like some cars - only an on/off button and no variable heat.
However, it warms up quickly and the temp is perfect for my liking. Not too cold - not too hot. Plus the temperature of the wheel decreases when the car warms up! No more adjusting temps or turning it on or off.
In fact, I have to say the entire climate control is the best on any car I have every owned. Set it to auto and forget it. The fan speed always seems to be at the right setting. No annoying cold air blowing at you. Very quiet operation. Front heated seats are awesome - and they come on automatically and revert to the last temp setting when you start the car. Back seat passangers have their own heated seats and climate controls.
Much better than my last Mercedes E350 and BMW 535xi.
These are the types of things that make a car truly enjoyable to drive.
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I've always loved heated steering wheels - especially since I drive in chilly New England winters.
But the Audi is the best heated steering wheel I have ever had.
No it doesn't have a lot of features like some cars - only an on/off button and no variable heat.
However, it warms up quickly and the temp is perfect for my liking. Not too cold - not too hot. Plus the temperature of the wheel decreases when the car warms up! No more adjusting temps or turning it on or off.
In fact, I have to say the entire climate control is the best on any car I have every owned. Set it to auto and forget it. The fan speed always seems to be at the right setting. No annoying cold air blowing at you. Very quiet operation. Front heated seats are awesome - and they come on automatically and revert to the last temp setting when you start the car. Back seat passangers have their own heated seats and climate controls.
Much better than my last Mercedes E350 and BMW 535xi.
These are the types of things that make a car truly enjoyable to drive.
But the Audi is the best heated steering wheel I have ever had.
No it doesn't have a lot of features like some cars - only an on/off button and no variable heat.
However, it warms up quickly and the temp is perfect for my liking. Not too cold - not too hot. Plus the temperature of the wheel decreases when the car warms up! No more adjusting temps or turning it on or off.
In fact, I have to say the entire climate control is the best on any car I have every owned. Set it to auto and forget it. The fan speed always seems to be at the right setting. No annoying cold air blowing at you. Very quiet operation. Front heated seats are awesome - and they come on automatically and revert to the last temp setting when you start the car. Back seat passangers have their own heated seats and climate controls.
Much better than my last Mercedes E350 and BMW 535xi.
These are the types of things that make a car truly enjoyable to drive.
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That is a very subjective, individual preference thing. I find the heated wheel just right. On the other hand, the heated seats are (for me) way too warm. I have it on setting 1 and have to turn it off after a few minutes. At the same time, my wife keeps it permanently on at setting 3.
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That is a very subjective, individual preference thing. I find the heated wheel just right. On the other hand, the heated seats are (for me) way too warm. I have it on setting 1 and have to turn it off after a few minutes. At the same time, my wife keeps it permanently on at setting 3.
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Have you actually sat in the passenger seat and confirmed?
When you wife drives the car, does she keep the driver's seat on 3?
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She doesn't drive my car.