Safety

Hazard warning

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Visual warning system using the turn indicators to warn other road users in the event of a breakdown, towing or accident involving the vehicle.

Signal de détresse
Hazard warning lights
  • Press this button; the turn indicators flash.

It can operate with the ignition off.

Automatic activation of hazard warning lights

During emergency braking, depending on the deceleration, the hazard warning lights come on automatically.

They switch off automatically when you first accelerate.

  • You can also switch them off by pressing the button.

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