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Storage compartments
Storage compartments
Vehicle features and options
Glove compartment
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Front passenger side
Note
Close the glove compartment again im‐
mediately
Close the glove compartment immediately af‐
ter use while driving; otherwise, injury may oc‐
cur during accidents.◀
Opening
Hints
No loose objects in the car's interior
Do not stow any objects in the car's inte‐
rior without securing them; otherwise, they
may present a danger to occupants e.g., during
braking and evasive maneuvers.◀
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.
Closing
Fold cover closed.
Storage compartments
The following storage compartments are avail‐
able in the vehicle interior:
Locking
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Glove compartment on the front passenger
side, refer to page 168.
The glove compartment can be locked with an
integrated key. This prevents access to the
glove compartment.
Storage compartment in the front center
armrest, refer to page 169.
After the glove compartment is locked, the re‐
mote control can be handed over, such as at a
hotel, without the integrated key.
Compartments in the doors, refer to
page 169.
Pockets on the backrests of the front
seats.
Net in the front passenger footwell.
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Compartments in the doors
Cupholders
Do not stow any breakable objects
Hints
Do not store any breakable objects, e. g.
glass bottles, in the compartments, or there is
an increased risk of injury in the event of an ac‐
cident.◀
Shatter-proof containers and no hot
drinks
Use light and shatter-proof containers and do
not transport hot drinks. Otherwise, there is
the increased danger of injury in an accident.◀
Center armrest
Unsuitable containers
Do not forcefully push unsuitable con‐
tainers into the cupholders. This may result in
damage.◀
Opening
Front
In the center console.
Press button, arrow 1, and fold the center arm
rest up, arrow 2.
Connection for an external audio
device
Slide the cover forward.
Rear
In the center armrest.
An external audio device, e.g., an MP3 player,
can be connected via the AUX-IN port in the
center armrest.
Pull the center armrest forward at the strap.
To open: press the button.
To close: push both covers back in, one after
the other.
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Storage compartments
Pushing back the covers
Storage compartment on the right
side
A waterproof storage compartment is available
on the right side of the cargo area.
Push back the covers before folding up
the center armrest; otherwise, the cupholder
could become damaged.◀
Multi-function hook
Clothes hooks
Lightweight objects only
Only hang lightweight objects, e.g. shop‐
ping bags, from the multifunction hooks. Oth‐
erwise, there is a danger of objects flying about
during braking and evasive maneuvers.
Do not obstruct view
When suspending clothing from the
hooks, ensure that it will not obstruct the driv‐
er's view.◀
Only transport heavy luggage in the trunk if it
has been appropriately secured.◀
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.◀
The clothes hooks are located in the grab han‐
dles in the rear.
Storage compartments in the
cargo area
Depending on the installed equipment version,
there are one or two multi-function hooks in
the cargo area.
Storage space under cargo floor panel
Retaining strap
A retaining strap is available on the right side
trim for fastening small objects.
Net
Smaller objects can be stored in the net on the
left side of the cargo area.
Fold up the cargo floor panel. The storage
space under the cargo floor panel is subdi‐
vided.
Two additional subdividers can be inserted to
partition it further.
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Left side storage compartment
Pull the handle.
Lashing eyes in the trunk
To secure the cargo, refer to page 179, there
are lashing eyes in the cargo area.
Lashing eyes in the trunk with rail
To secure the cargo, refer to page 179, there
are lashing eyes in the cargo area.
Reversible floor panel
The bottom of the cargo floor panel is coated
with a water- and dirt-resistant finish.
Fold the cargo floor panel up, remove and turn
it over.
Cargo net, FlexNet
To secure the cargo, refer to page 179, the
flexible cargo net can also be used.
Folding box
A folding box is located under the cargo area
floor.
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