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Indicates precautions that must be followed Indicates precautions that must be followed precisely in order to avoid the possibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle.

◄ Marks the end of a specific item of information.

 Indicates special equipment, country-specific equipment and optional accessories, as well as equipment and functions not yet available at the time of printing.

"..." Identifies Control Display texts used to select individual functions.

›...‹ Verbal instructions to use with the voice activation system.

››...‹‹ Identifies the answers generated by the voice activation system.

Refers to measures that can be taken to help Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environment.

Symbols on vehicle components

Indicates that you should consult the relevant Indicates that you should consult the relevant section of this Owner's Manual for information on a particular part or assembly.

    See also:

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    Hydroplaning
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