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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Brake lights
The brake lights come on automatically when
the brakes are applied.
Adaptive brake lights
The adaptive brake lights activate in the event
of sudden braking or if the ABS system is activated.
Th ...
Connecting cell phones
The procedure for connecting a cell phone varies,
depending on the phone itself and on
whether or not the phone has been previously
paired with the infotainment system (see page
231 for instru ...
