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Activating and deactivating Cross Traffic Alert*

The driver can choose to switch off the Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) function.
Updated 26/04/2021
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Activate or deactivate the function using this button in the centre display's function view.

  • Illuminated button – the function is activated.
  • Extinguished button – the function is deactivated.

The function is activated automatically each time the engine is started.

  1. *Option/accessory.

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