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Storage compartments
Storage compartments
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Net in the front passenger footwell.
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
Glove compartment
Front passenger side
Note
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Close the glove compartment again im‐
mediately
Close the glove compartment immediately af‐
ter use while driving; otherwise, injury may oc‐
cur during accidents.◀
Notes
No loose objects in the passenger com‐
partment
Do not stow any objects in the passenger
compartment without securing them; other‐
wise, they may present a danger to occupants
for instance during braking and avoidance ma‐
neuvers.◀
Opening
Do not place anti-slip mats on the dash‐
board
Do not place anti-slip mats on the dashboard.
The mat materials could damage the dash‐
board.◀
Pull the handle.
The light in the glove compartment switches
on.
Storage compartments
The following storage compartments are avail‐
able in the vehicle interior:
Closing
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Glove compartment on the driver's and
front passenger side, refer to page 150.
Fold up the cover.
Driver's side
Note
Storage compartment, refer to page 153,
in the center console for remote control.
Storage compartment in the center arm‐
rest, refer to page 151, in the front and
rear.
Close the glove compartment again im‐
mediately
Close the glove compartment immediately af‐
ter use while driving; otherwise, injury may oc‐
cur during accidents.◀
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Compartments in the doors.
Pockets on the backrests of the front
seats.
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Opening
Locking the storage compartment
Pull the handle.
The storage compartment in the armrest can
be locked with an integrated key to separately
secure the trunk lid, refer to page 38, for exam‐
ple.
Closing
Fold up the cover.
After the storage compartment is locked, the
remote control can be handed out without the
integrated key, refer to page 30, for instance at
a hotel.
Center armrest
Front
This prevents access to the storage compart‐
ment and to the cargo area.
A storage compartment is located in the center
armrest between the front seats.
Connection for an external audio
device
Opening
.
Description, see user's manual
for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication.
Rear
The center armrest contains a storage com‐
partment.
Press the button.
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Storage compartments
Folding down
Manual transmission: Front
On the center console
Pull on the opener and fold the armrest for‐
ward.
To open: press the button.
The insert folds out.
Opening
To use as a storage compartment, fold the in‐
sert back in.
Double-clutch transmission: Front
Pull on the handle and fold open the cover.
Cupholders
To open: press on the cover.
Notes
Shatter-proof containers and no hot
drinks
Rear
In the front center armrest.
Use light and shatter-proof containers and do
not transport hot drinks. Otherwise, there is
the increased danger of injury in an accident.◀
Unsuitable containers
Do not forcefully push unsuitable con‐
tainers into the cupholders. This may result in
damage.◀
The cupholder can be adjusted for three differ‐
ent container sizes.
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To open: press the button.
Do not obstruct view
To reduce in size: fold closed to the desired
position.
When suspending clothing from the
hooks, ensure that it will not obstruct the driv‐
er's vision.◀
To close: fold all the way closed. The cu‐
pholder must be closed before it can be
opened fully.
No heavy objects
Do not hang heavy objects from the
hooks; otherwise, they may present a danger
to passengers during braking and evasive ma‐
neuvers.◀
Remote control storage
compartment
Opening
Storage compartments in the
cargo area
Net
Smaller objects can be stored in the net on the
side of the cargo area.
To transport larger objects, it can be pushed
down.
Multi-function hook
A multi-function hook is available on the left
cargo area wall.
Press on the cover.
Remote control storage compartment
Light and suitable objects only
Only hang light bags or suitable objects
from the holders. Otherwise, there is a danger
of objects flying about during braking and eva‐
sive maneuvers.
Only transport heavy luggage in the trunk if it
has been appropriately secured.◀
Storage is possible in a vertical position in the
center armrest.
Clothes hooks
The clothes hooks are located next to the grab
handles in the rear and on the door pillar in the
rear.
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Storage compartment under the cargo
floor panel
Raise the cargo floor panel.
Storage compartment on the side
A storage compartment is located at the side
of the cargo area.
Lashing eyes
To secure the cargo, refer to page 165, there
are lashing eyes in the cargo area.
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