Status of this Owner's Manual at time of printing

The manufacturer of your vehicle pursues a policy of constant development that is conceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety standards. In rare cases, therefore, the features described in this Owner's Manual may differ from those in your vehicle.

Updates made after the editorial deadline

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    Buttons on the remote control
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    General information
    The interior lamps, footwell lamps, exit lamps, cargo area lamps and courtesy lamps are controlled automatically. The courtesy lamps have LED lights in the door handles to illuminate the exteri ...