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Storage compartments
Vehicle features and options
Warning
Anti-slip pads such as anti-slip mats can
damage the dashboard. Attached objects
could come loose. There is a risk of injury and
risk of property damage. Do not use anti-slip
pads.
This chapter describes model-specific equip-
ment, systems, and functions that are currently
available, or may become available in the fu-
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.
Additional information:
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.
Glove compartment
Safety information
Opening the glove compartment
Warning
When driving, loose items or devices con-
nected to the vehicle with a cable, i.e., mobile
phones, may be thrown around the vehicle,
e.g., in the event of an accident or when brak-
ing or performing evasive maneuvers. There
is a risk of injury and risk of property damage.
Secure loose objects or devices that are con-
nected to the vehicle via a cable.
Press the button.
Warning
Closing the glove compartment
Open flaps of the storage compartments,
e.g., glove compartment or center armrest,
protrude into the interior when folded open
and may be in the way of an airbag that
deploys. In addition, objects in the open stor-
age compartment can be thrown into the ve-
hicle interior during the trip, for instance, in
the event of an accident or when braking or
making an evasive maneuver. There is a risk
of injury. Always close storage compartments
immediately after use.
Fold the lid closed.
Locking the glove compartment
The glove compartment can be locked with
an integrated key. This prevents access to the
glove compartment.
After the glove compartment has been locked,
the vehicle key can be given to someone with-
out the integrated key, for example, when the
car is being parked by a parking attendant.
Additional information:
Integrated key, refer to page 75.
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Storage compartments
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Opening the center armrest
Storage compartments in
the doors
General information
There are storage compartments in the doors.
Safety information
Warning
Press the button.
Breakable objects such as glass bottles or
glasses can break in the event of an acci-
dent, braking or an evasive maneuver. Bro-
ken glass can be scattered in the car's in-
terior. There is a risk of injury and risk of
property damage. Do not use any breakable
objects while driving. Only stow breakable
objects in closed storage compartments.
Closing the center armrest
Press both lids down until they engage.
Front cup holder
Safety information
Warning
Storage tray in center
console
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 surround-
ing traffic conditions, lead to an accident and
damage vehicle components. Hot drinks can
damage the cup holder or lead to scalding.
There is a risk of injury and risk of property
damage. Do not force objects into the cup
holder. Make sure that drink containers are
secured firmly in the cup holder. Use light-
weight, shatterproof, and sealable contain-
ers. Clean up spilled liquids immediately. Do
not transport hot beverages.
The center console has storage compart-
ments.
Additional information:
Wireless charging tray, refer to page 296.
Front center armrest
General information
Storage compartments are located in the cen-
ter armrest between the seats.
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Overview
Overview
Two cup holders are located in the center con-
sole.
Two cup holders are located in the center arm-
rest.
Rear cup holder
Safety information
Warning
Coat hooks
General information
The coat hooks are located in the grab handles
in the rear.
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 surround-
ing traffic conditions, lead to an accident and
damage vehicle components. Hot drinks can
damage the cup holder or lead to scalding.
There is a risk of injury and risk of property
damage. Do not force objects into the cup
holder. Make sure that drink containers are
secured firmly in the cup holder. Use light-
weight, shatterproof, and sealable contain-
ers. Clean up spilled liquids immediately. Do
not transport hot beverages.
Safety information
Warning
Clothing articles on the coat hooks can ob-
struct the view while driving. There is a risk of
accident, injury, and property damage. When
suspending clothing articles from the coat
hooks, ensure that they will not obstruct the
driver's view.
Warning
Improper use of the coat hooks can lead to a
risk of objects flying about during braking and
evasive maneuvers. There is a risk of injury
and risk of property damage. Only hang light-
weight objects, for instance clothing articles,
from the coat hooks.
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