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Storage compartments
▷ Glove compartment on the front passenger
side, refer to page 191.
Vehicle features and options
▷ Trays between the front seats, refer to
page 192.
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.
▷ Compartments in the front doors, refer to
page 193.
▷ Clothes hooks, refer to page 194.
▷ Rear seat, refer to page 193.
▷ Storage compartments in the cargo area, re‐
fer to page 194.
Glove compartment
Safety information
Front passenger side
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.
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.
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.
Opening
Storage compartments
The following storage compartments are availa‐
ble in the car's interior:
▷ Tensioning strap, front, refer to page 193.
Press the button.
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the cup holder or lead to scalding. There is a
Closing
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.
Fold cover closed.
Locking
The glove compartment can be locked with an
integrated key. This prevents access to the glove
compartment.
Overview
After the glove compartment is locked, the vehi‐
cle key can be handed over, such as at a hotel,
without the integrated key.
Between the front seats
Center armrest
Open/tilt
Between the seats.
A storage compartment is located in the center
armrest between the seats.
Receptacle for cup holder
To open, press button, arrow 1.
To open, press button, arrow 2.
There is a receptacle for the cup holder between
the seats.
Front 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
There are three receptacles for the cup holder
between the seats.
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Inserting a cup holder
Safety information
Insert a cup holder into the receptacle for the
cup holder in the storage compartment or into
one of the front receptacles.
Warning
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.
Removing a cup holder
Rear seat
Tilt the cup holder forward slightly, pulling it up at
the same time.
Rear cup holder
Safety information
Storage compartment
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.
There is a storage compartment between the
seats.
Tensioning strap
In the floor area between the driver's seat and
the front passenger seat, there is a tensioning
strap for fastening smaller objects.
Compartments in the doors
General information
There are storage compartments in the doors.
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Overview
Storage compartments in the
cargo area
Tensioning strap
A tensioning strap is available on the right and
left side trim for fastening small objects.
Lashing eyes in the cargo area
To secure the cargo, refer to page 202, there
are four lashing eyes in the cargo area.
Between the seats.
Clothes hooks
General information
Two folding clothes hooks are provided in the
rear of the vehicle. To unfold them, press on the
top edge of the clothes hooks.
Safety information
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.
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.
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