Where are the steering wheel controls for music?

DDustiNN · 11-17-2015, 09:59 AM

Where they used to be in the 5th gen, it seems like it now has controls to navigate the in-dash menu. I remember when pics of the steering wheel first surfaced, that's what I looked for, and I don't recall seeing them.

Is there still something there (on the steering wheel) to adjust the volume and switch songs? Those are the absolute most-used buttons on the steering wheel in all of my past few cars.

(In a Dodge Challenger I drove for a day, they were on the back of the steering wheel... I disliked that very much as it was awkward and difficult to get used to)

mjwill25 · 11-17-2015, 10:00 AM

They are on the bottom left and right of the steering wheel in the back. The volume is on the right side and up/down for stations and songs is on the left.

joemosfet · 11-17-2015, 10:52 AM

Quick image for reference. Looks like they are illuminated, too.

BradfordCamaro · 11-17-2015, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DDustiNN

Is there still something there (on the steering wheel) to adjust the volume and switch songs? Those are the absolute most-used buttons on the steering wheel in all of my past few cars.

The least used are the cruise controls. And they put them on the wheel.

It should have been radio controls on the wheel and cruise under the wheel.

joemosfet · 11-17-2015, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BradfordCamaro

The least used are the cruise controls. And they put them on the wheel.

It should have been radio controls on the wheel and cruise under the wheel.

I think it's personal preference. I use the cruise often when I'm driving. The stereo, though is often set-it-and-forget-it. Unless tay-tay comes on. Then I crank it.

Cause the haters gonna hate hate hate hate hate.

BahamaTodd · 11-17-2015, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BradfordCamaro

The least used are the cruise controls. And they put them on the wheel.

It should have been radio controls on the wheel and cruise under the wheel.

Depends on who you talk to. For me, after the turn signal, the cruise control is the second most used function in the vehicle.

SQUALO · 11-17-2015, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BradfordCamaro

The least used are the cruise controls. And they put them on the wheel.

It should have been radio controls on the wheel and cruise under the wheel.

Me too, it actually feels weird to have them behind the steering wheel, took a little getting used to on my C7.

In the end it is personal preference and what you use the most like some have mentioned.

fastball · 11-17-2015, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BahamaTodd

Depends on who you talk to. For me, after the turn signal, the cruise control is the second most used function in the vehicle.

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Originally Posted by joemosfet

I think it's personal preference. I use the cruise often when I'm driving. The stereo, though is often set-it-and-forget-it. Unless tay-tay comes on. Then I crank it.

Cause the haters gonna hate hate hate hate hate.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BradfordCamaro

The least used are the cruise controls. And they put them on the wheel.

It should have been radio controls on the wheel and cruise under the wheel.

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Originally Posted by SQUALO

Me too, it actually feels weird to have them behind the steering wheel, took a little getting used to on my C7.

In the end it is personal preference and what you use the most like some have mentioned.

Yes I use cruise far more than the radio controls. Within a thumbs reach from normal hand placement on either side of the wheel is the proper placement for cruise control.

GM did it right.

SS 1LE · 11-17-2015, 03:09 PM

I don't think I've used cruise control on any of my cars in about 20 years, no joke. And I do a lot of highway driving. I just don't like the disconnected feel, and I tend to move my feet away from the pedals when using it. Just not a fan of it...

KaBoom1701 · 11-17-2015, 03:12 PM

On the steering wheel..... lol

lDejavul · 11-17-2015, 03:14 PM

In my 2ss you can change the drivers dash screen to music mode on use the arrows on the right side of the wheel and not use the little paddle things behind the wheel. only in the music mode though.

fastball · 11-17-2015, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SUMMIT WHITE SS

I don't think I've used cruise control on any of my cars in about 20 years, no joke. And I do a lot of highway driving. I just don't like the disconnected feel, and I tend to move my feet away from the pedals when using it. Just not a fan of it...

I'm exactly the opposite. I've had cruise on every car I've ever driven, my parents first car with it was their '79 Buick Regal. I use it even going down 40 mph local streets if it's straight and little traffic. Love it and cannot imagine driving without it.

joemosfet · 11-17-2015, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SUMMIT WHITE SS

I don't think I've used cruise control on any of my cars in about 20 years, no joke. And I do a lot of highway driving. I just don't like the disconnected feel, and I tend to move my feet away from the pedals when using it. Just not a fan of it...

I know what you mean, I had that 'disconnected' sensation when I first drove a car with adaptive cruise. I'd hover my foot over the brake pedal because I wasn't sure if the car would slow down enough, fast enough. That 'disconnected' feeling went away though, after a while.

I feel that way when I'm not wearing a seatbelt, strangely enough. Like i'm not tied down, so somehow i don't feel the vibrations of the road as much, etc.

11-17-2015, 09:59 AM	#1
DDustiNN Drives: Cars Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 1,986	Where are the steering wheel controls for music? Where they used to be in the 5th gen, it seems like it now has controls to navigate the in-dash menu. I remember when pics of the steering wheel first surfaced, that's what I looked for, and I don't recall seeing them. Is there still something there (on the steering wheel) to adjust the volume and switch songs? Those are the absolute most-used buttons on the steering wheel in all of my past few cars. (In a Dodge Challenger I drove for a day, they were on the back of the steering wheel... I disliked that *very* much as it was awkward and difficult to get used to)

11-17-2015, 10:00 AM	#2
mjwill25 Drives: 2016 Black 2 SS Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Sterling, VA Posts: 100 View My Garage	They are on the bottom left and right of the steering wheel in the back. The volume is on the right side and up/down for stations and songs is on the left. __________________ 2016 2SS Black on Black, NPP, MRC with 6 speed, ARH Catted LT Headers, AWE Touring Exhaust, RotoFab CAI, Soler Performance TB and TC, GPI Ported LT2 IM, Pray Ported Heads, Pray Custom Grind Stage 2 Cam, DSC v2, BMR STB019H, Stance SF10 in Brushed Dual Gunmetal, Black Bowties, Black SEMA Grille, Smoked Tail Lights, Oracle Ghosted Side Markers

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lDejavul Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 636 View My Garage	In my 2ss you can change the drivers dash screen to music mode on use the arrows on the right side of the wheel and not use the little paddle things behind the wheel. only in the music mode though. __________________ Kooks ceramic coated headers -1 7/8 in. x 3 in Pray ported 95MM TB Pray ported MSD IM Rotofab CAI BTR 225 CAM PRC 312 CC Ported Heads Katech Oil Pump DSX Flex Fuel E-85 kit QTP exhaust cutouts Full JLAudio Stereo Build w/ 13-W6

11-17-2015, 03:09 PM	#9
SS 1LE マスタング = 遅い Drives: 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 7,061	I don't think I've used cruise control on any of my cars in about 20 years, no joke. And I do a lot of highway driving. I just don't like the disconnected feel, and I tend to move my feet away from the pedals when using it. Just not a fan of it...

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