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Information stage

Information stage

The dimmed lamp in the mirror housing indicates when there are vehicles in the blind spot or approaching from behind.

Warning

If the turn signal is set while a vehicle is in the critical zone, the steering wheel vibrates briefly and the lamp in the mirror housing flashes brightly.

The warning stops when the turn signal is switched off, or the other vehicle leaves the critical zone.

    Switching on/off
    Press the button. ▷ On: the LED lights up. ▷ Off: the LED goes out. The system can issue warnings at speeds above approx. 30 mph/50 km/h. The state is stored for the remote contro ...

    System limits
    Personal responsibility The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver's personal judgment of the traffic situation. In the event of a warning, do not jerk the steering wheel, as you ...

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    Audio operation precautions
    Compact disc (CD) player (models without Navigation System) CAUTION: - Do not force a compact disc into the CD insert slot. This could damage the CD and/or CD changer/player. - Trying to load a ...

    Let’s Practice
    The system is equipped with a tutorial that allows you to practice saying commands and receive feedback on the volume, speed and timing of your speech. To initiate a practice session, access t ...

    Cleaning exterior
    In order to maintain the appearance of your vehicle, it is important to take proper care of it. To protect the paint surfaces, please wash your vehicle as soon as you can: - after a rainfall to pr ...