Steering Wheel Pealing / Cracking
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Joined: Jan 2016
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From: BC
It is not from my Jeans and I don't have rings. Nothing is rubbing on the wheel besides my hands. I have never had this issue with any other car. Look at the photos you can see it is cracking from the inside.
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From: California
This is damage. Mostly from buttons, zippers, jeans, belts.
I had the same "tears" in the same spot as yours. But I've since switched out the steering wheel for a flat bottom; this help gave me a little bit more clearance when getting in and out of the car.
I had the same "tears" in the same spot as yours. But I've since switched out the steering wheel for a flat bottom; this help gave me a little bit more clearance when getting in and out of the car.
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From: Tallinn
You could just enable the comfort access from the "Vehicle setup" menu. When you turn off the ignition or unbuckle your seatbelt, the steering wheel will move up and the driver's seat will move back. And you can get out of the car without rubbing against the steering wheel or the side of the seat.
My bad, if it's not a feature available on the US models.
My bad, if it's not a feature available on the US models.
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Joined: Feb 2017
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From: California
its not "cracking" from the inside, its pretty clear that its something catching on to it when you're getting in or out of the vehicle or somethings scratching it. Nothings wrong or faulty, it's been damaged.
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From: Tx
Have you had the vehicle for a while? When did you first notice it? Is it isolated to just the bottom of the wheel?
It does seem like what the others have said wherein it might have been from a belt buckle or zipper. If you don't wear any rings, might it have gotten caught in your watch?
anyone borrow your car or did you notice it after having it serviced?
It does seem like what the others have said wherein it might have been from a belt buckle or zipper. If you don't wear any rings, might it have gotten caught in your watch?
anyone borrow your car or did you notice it after having it serviced?
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From: Tx
I just switched to a flat bottom and it does offer better clearance. Just a bit different when turning the wheel though
I WISH we could have gotten the easy access feature in our F-sport's it's such a shame. I have the same damage on my wheel. Same spot. Im careful getting in and out but you can never be careful 100% of the time.
If only that damn steering wheel would move away from me a bit I'd have plenty of room to get out. I think 2018 will be the year you can finely merge F-sport and luxury items.
If only that damn steering wheel would move away from me a bit I'd have plenty of room to get out. I think 2018 will be the year you can finely merge F-sport and luxury items.
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From: GA
I WISH we could have gotten the easy access feature in our F-sport's it's such a shame. I have the same damage on my wheel. Same spot. Im careful getting in and out but you can never be careful 100% of the time.
If only that damn steering wheel would move away from me a bit I'd have plenty of room to get out. I think 2018 will be the year you can finely merge F-sport and luxury items.
If only that damn steering wheel would move away from me a bit I'd have plenty of room to get out. I think 2018 will be the year you can finely merge F-sport and luxury items.
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Joined: Dec 2013
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From: Tennessee
I WISH we could have gotten the easy access feature in our F-sport's it's such a shame. I have the same damage on my wheel. Same spot. Im careful getting in and out but you can never be careful 100% of the time.
If only that damn steering wheel would move away from me a bit I'd have plenty of room to get out. I think 2018 will be the year you can finely merge F-sport and luxury items.
If only that damn steering wheel would move away from me a bit I'd have plenty of room to get out. I think 2018 will be the year you can finely merge F-sport and luxury items.