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Storage compartments
Vehicle features and
options
Front passenger side glove
compartment
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions that are
not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due
to the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems. When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
Safety information
Warning
Folded open, the glove compartment protrudes
in the car's interior. Objects in the glove com‐
partment can be thrown into the car's interior
while driving, for instance in the event of an ac‐
cident, braking or evasive maneuvers. There is
a risk of injury. Always close the glove compart‐
ment immediately after using it.
Storage compartments
Opening the glove compartment
General information
The vehicle interior contains multiple storage
compartments for stowing objects.
Safety information
Warning
Loose objects or devices with a cable connec‐
tion to the vehicle, for instance mobile phones,
can be thrown about the car's interior while
driving, for instance in the event of an accident,
braking or evasive maneuver. There is a risk of
injury. Secure loose objects or devices with a
cable connection to the vehicle in the car's in‐
terior.
Pull the handle.
The light in the glove compartment switches on.
Closing the glove compartment
Fold cover closed.
Locking the glove compartment
The glove compartment can be locked with an
integrated key. This prevents access to the glove
compartment.
NOTICE
Anti-slip pads such as anti-slip mats can dam‐
age the dashboard. There is a risk of damage to
property, among other potential damage. Do
not use anti-slip pads.
After the glove compartment is locked, the vehi‐
cle key can be handed over without the
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integrated key, for instance when the vehicle is
parked by valet parking.
Safety information
Additional information:
Warning
Integrated key, refer to page 94.
Breakable objects, such as glass bottles or
glasses, can break in the event of an accident
or a braking or evasive maneuver. Broken glass
can be scattered in the car's interior. There is a
risk of injury or risk of damage to property. Do
not use any breakable objects while driving.
Only stow breakable objects in closed storage
compartments.
Driver's side glove
compartment
Safety information
Warning
Folded open, the glove compartment protrudes
in the car's interior. Objects in the glove com‐
partment can be thrown into the car's interior
while driving, for instance in the event of an ac‐
cident, braking or evasive maneuvers. There is
a risk of injury. Always close the glove compart‐
ment immediately after using it.
Storage compartment in
the center console
Opening the storage
compartment
Opening the glove compartment
Push the cover forward until it engages.
Closing the storage
compartment
Pull the handle.
Tap the cover on the handle bar. The cover
closes.
Closing the glove compartment
Fold cover closed.
Storage compartment in
the rear center console
Compartments in the doors
The rear of the center console contains one or
two storage compartments.
General information
There are storage compartments in the doors.
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Opening the cup holder
Center armrest, front
General information
A storage compartment is located in the center
armrest between the seats.
Opening the storage
compartment
Push the cover forward until it engages.
Press the button.
Closing the storage
compartment
Two cup holders are located in the center con‐
sole.
Press cover down until it engages.
Closing the cup holder
Tap the cover on the handle bar. The cover
closes.
Front cup holder
Safety information
Warning
Rear cup holder
Safety information
Warning
Unsuitable containers in the cup holders may
damage the cup holders or be thrown about
the car’s interior in the event of an accident, an
evasive maneuver, or forceful braking. Spilled
liquids can distract from the traffic conditions
and lead to an accident. Hot drinks can damage
the cup holder or lead to scalding. There is a
risk of injury or risk of damage to property. Do
not force objects into the cup holder. Use light‐
weight, shatterproof, and sealable containers.
Do not transport hot beverages.
Unsuitable containers in the cup holders may
damage the cup holders or be thrown about
the car’s interior in the event of an accident, an
evasive maneuver, or forceful braking. Spilled
liquids can distract from the traffic conditions
and lead to an accident. Hot drinks can damage
the cup holder or lead to scalding. There is a
risk of injury or risk of damage to property. Do
not force objects into the cup holder. Use light‐
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weight, shatterproof, and sealable containers.
Do not transport hot beverages.
Closing the cup holder
Fold in the cup holder fully, until it engages.
NOTICE
Clothes hooks
With an open cup holder, the center armrest
cannot be folded back up. There is a risk of
damage to property, among other potential
damage. Press back the covers before the cen‐
ter armrest is folded up.
General information
The clothes hooks are located in the grab han‐
dles in the rear and on the door pillar in the rear.
Safety information
Opening and closing the cup
holder
Warning
Clothing articles on the clothes hooks can ob‐
struct the view while driving. There is a risk of
accident. When suspending clothing articles
from the clothes hooks, ensure that they will
not obstruct the driver's view.
General information
The cup holder can be adjusted for three differ‐
ent container sizes.
Opening the cup holder
Warning
Improper use of the clothes hooks can lead to a
risk of objects flying about during braking and
evasive maneuvers. There is a risk of injury and
risk of damage to property. Only hang light‐
weight objects, for instance clothing articles,
from the clothes hooks.
Fold the center armrest forward.
Press the button and fold out the cup holder
fully.
Downsizing the cup holder
To make it smaller, the cup holder can be folded
in in 2 steps.
Enlarging the cup holder
To make a smaller cup holder bigger, first fold it
in completely. Then fold the cup holder out again
fully.
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