Introduction
The symbols in the vehicle's various displays
are divided into three main categories:
• Warning symbols
• Indicator symbols
• Information symbols
The following tables list the most common symbols, their meaning and the pages in this manual that provide more detailed information.
Warning symbol
The red warning symbol 
lights up
to
indicate a problem related to safety and/or
drivability. A message will also appear in the
main instruments panel's display.
Information symbol
The information symbol 
lights up
and a
text message is displayed to provide the driver
with necessary information about one of the
vehicle's systems.
See also:
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