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Storage compartments
making an evasive maneuver. There is a risk
of injury. Always close storage compartments
immediately after use.
Vehicle features and options
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.
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.
Additional information:
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.
Storage compartments
Principle
Glove compartment
The vehicle has various options for storing or
stowing objects, e.g., the glove compartment
or door storage compartments.
Overview
The glove compartment is located at the bot-
tom of the instrument panel on the front pas-
senger's side.
Safety information
Warning
Opening the glove compartment
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.
Warning
Press the button on 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
Closing the glove compartment
To close the glove compartment, press the
glove compartment lid down until it engages.
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Locking the glove compartment
The glove compartment can be locked with
an integrated key. This prevents access to the
glove compartment.
Front center armrest
Overview
A storage compartment is provided in the cen-
ter armrest between the seats.
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.
Opening the center armrest
To open the center armrest, proceed as fol-
lows:
Additional information:
Integrated key, refer to page 74.
1. Press the button on the center armrest, ar-
row.
Storage compartments in
the doors
Safety information
Warning
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.
2. Open the center armrest lid.
Closing the center armrest
To close the center armrest, press the center
armrest lid down until it engages.
Front cup holder
Safety information
Warning
Overview
The storage compartments are located in the
doors.
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
The storage compartments are located in the
center console.
Additional information:
Wireless charging tray, refer to page 290.
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holder. Make sure that drink containers are
Overview
secured firmly in the cup holder. Use light-
weight, shatterproof, and sealable contain-
ers. Clean up spilled liquids immediately. Do
not transport hot beverages.
Overview
Two cup holders are provided in the rear cen-
ter armrest.
Coat hooks
Safety information
Warning
The front center console includes two cup
holders.
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.
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 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.
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.
Overview
The coat hooks are located on the rear grab
handles in the headliner.
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