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Vehicle equipment
Glove box
This chapter describes all standard, national
and special equipment provided in the model
series. Equipment not available in the vehicle is
therefore also described, for example the se‐
lected special equipment or national version.
This also applies to safety-relevant functions
and systems. Comply with the relevant na‐
tional regulations when using the correspond‐
ing functions and systems.
Front passenger's side
Note
Close the glove box again immediately
After using the glove box while the vehi‐
cle is in motion, close it without delay, so that it
cannot cause injury in the event of an acci‐
dent.◀
Opening
Notes
No loose objects in the interior.
Do not store any objects unsecured in
the interior, otherwise they could endanger ve‐
hicle occupants when braking or swerving, for
instance.◀
No anti-slip matting on the instrument
panel.
Do not use any kind of anti-slip matting on the
instrument panel, otherwise it may be dam‐
aged by the materials of the matting.◀
Pull the handle.
The light in the glove box comes on.
Closing
Fold lid down.
Storage options
The following storage options are located in
the interior:
Locking
The glove box can be locked with an integrated
key. This means it is not possible to access the
glove box.
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Glove box on the passenger side, see
page 173.
Glove box on the driver's side, see
page 174.
After the glove box has been locked, the re‐
mote control without the integrated key can be
handed over, for example, at a hotel.
Storage compartment in the front centre
armrest, see page 174.
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Pockets in the doors., see page 174
Pockets on the back rests of the front
seats.
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Net in front passenger footwell
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Driver's side
Note
Centre armrest
Opening
Close the glove box again immediately
After using the glove box while the vehi‐
cle is in motion, close it without delay, so that it
cannot cause injury in the event of an acci‐
dent.◀
Opening
Press the button, arrow 1, and fold the centre
armrest upwards, arrow 2.
Connection for external audio device
Pull the handle.
Closing
Fold lid down.
An external audio device, for example an MP3
player, can be connected via the AUX-IN port
in the centre armrest.
Pockets in the doors
Do not store any breakable objects
Do not store any breakable objects, for
example, glass bottles, otherwise there is the
increased risk of injury in the event of an acci‐
dent.◀
Cupholder
Information
Unbreakable containers and no hot bev‐
erages
Use light and unbreakable containers and do
not transport hot beverages. Otherwise there
is an increased risk of injury in the event of an
accident.◀
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Unsuitable containers
Coat hooks
Do not force unsuitable containers into
the cupholder. Otherwise damage may re‐
sult.◀
Keep a clear view
Items of clothing hung from the hooks
must not obstruct the driver’s view.◀
Front
No heavy objects
In the centre console.
Do not hang heavy objects from the
hooks as they could endanger the vehicle oc‐
cupants, for example in the case of braking or
evasive manoeuvres.◀
The clothes hooks are located on the grab
handles in the rear.
Storage compartments in the
boot
Push the cover forward.
Storage space under boot floor
Rear
In the centre armrest.
Fold up boot floor. Storage space under boot
floor is divided into sections.
Two dividing elements can be used to further
subdivide the space.
Pull centre armrest forward with the loop.
To open: press the button.
To close: push both covers back in one after
the other.
Side storage compartment, right
There is a watertight storage compartment on
right side of boot.
Push covers back into position
Push covers back into position before
the centre armrest is folded up, otherwise the
cupholder may become damaged.◀
Bag holders
Only light objects
Only hang light objects such as shopping
bags on the holders. Otherwise, these can en‐
danger vehicle occupants, for example if ob‐
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jects fly around in the case of braking and eva‐
sive manoeuvres.
Reversible base
The underside of the boot floor has a water
and dirt-repellent coating.
Only transport heavy luggage with suitable
means of securing in the boot.◀
Fold the boot floor up, remove it and turn it
over.
Boot net, FlexNet
For securing the load, see page 184, the flexi‐
ble boot net can also be used.
Folding box
There is a folding box in the storage compart‐
ment under the floor of the boot.
Depending on equipment, there are one or two
bag holders in the boot.
Tensioning strap
There is a tensioning strap on the right-hand
trim panel for securing small objects.
Net
Smaller objects can be stowed in the net at the
left side of the boot.
Side storage compartment left
Pull the handle.
Lashing eyes in the boot
For securing the load, see page 184, lashing
eyes are in the boot.
Lashing eyes in the boot with rail
For securing the load, see page 184, lashing
eyes are in the boot.
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