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Storage compartments
Vehicle equipment
Glove compartment
Safety information
WARNING
This chapter describes equipment, systems
and functions which are offered or may be of-
fered in future on a model-specific basis, even
if they are not included in the vehicle in ques-
tion.
The glove compartment protrudes into the
interior when it is open. Objects in the glove
compartment may be thrown into the interior
during the journey, for example in the event
of an accident or when braking or taking
avoidance manoeuvre. There is a danger of
injury. Immediately close the glove compart-
ment after using it.
For further information:
Vehicle equipment, see page 8.
Safety information
WARNING
Devices connected to the vehicle with a ca-
ble, e.g. mobile phones, or loose objects can
be thrown around the interior while driving,
e.g. in the event of an accident, or when
braking or performing evasive manoeuvres.
There is a danger of injury. Secure devices
connected to the vehicle with a cable or loose
objects.
Opening the glove compartment
WARNING
Pull the handle.
Anti-slip mats can damage the instrument
panel. Attached objects can become de-
tached. There is a danger of injury or material
damage. Do not use anti-slip mats.
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 handed over without the
integrated key, for example, if the car is being
parked by a valet parking service.
For further information:
Integrated key, see page 79.
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Fold-down compartment
Safety information
WARNING
WARNING
Breakable objects, for example glass bottles
or glasses, may get broken in the event of an
accident or when braking or taking avoidance
manoeuvre. Splinters may scatter throughout
the interior. There is a danger of injury or ma-
terial damage. Do not use breakable objects
during a journey. Only stow breakable objects
in closed storage compartments.
The fold-down compartment protrudes into
the interior when open. Objects in the fold-
down compartment may be thrown into the
interior while driving, for example in the event
of an accident or when braking or performing
avoidance manoeuvres. There is a danger of
injury. Immediately close the fold-down com-
partment after use.
Storage compartments in
the centre console
Opening the fold-down
compartment
Opening the storage compartment
Press the button and open the cover.
Press the cover.
Storage compartments in
the doors
Closing the storage compartment
Pull back the cover by the the handle strip.
General
Front centre armrest
There are storage compartments in the doors.
General
There is a storage compartment in the centre
armrest between the seats.
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Opening the centre armrest
Opening the centre armrest
Press the key.
Press the button, arrow 1, and open up the
cover, arrow 2.
Close the centre armrest
Press both lids down until they engage.
Close the centre armrest
Press the cover down until it engages.
Centre armrest rear
Cup holder front
Safety information
WARNING
General
There is a storage compartment in the centre
armrest between the seats.
Folding down the centre armrest
Unsuitable containers placed in the cup hold-
ers may damage the cup holders or be flung
into the interior, for example in the event of
an accident or when braking or taking avoid-
ance manoeuvre. Spilt liquids can distract the
driver from the traffic situation and lead to
an accident. Hot beverages may damage the
cup holders or cause scalding. There is a
danger of injury or material damage. Do not
force objects into the cup holder. Use light-
weight, sealable and shatterproof containers.
Do not transport hot drinks.
Fold the centre armrest forwards.
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Opening the cup holder
NOTICE
When the thermal cup holder is switched
on and the cover is closed, the thermal cup
holder may overheat. There is a risk of ma-
terial damage. Switch off the thermal cup
holder before closing the cover.
NOTICE
Press the cover.
Temperature-sensitive objects can be dam-
aged by the hot metal insert in the thermal
cup holder. There is a risk of material dam-
age. Only use suitable containers.
Switching on the thermal cup holder
Press the corresponding button once to
keep cold or hot.
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Blue LED illuminates: keep beverages cold.
Red LED illuminates: keep beverages hot.
There are two cup holders in the centre con-
sole.
Switching off the thermal cup holder
Closing the cup holder
Pull back the cover by the the handle strip.
Press the button repeatedly until the
LEDs extinguish.
Maintaining beverage temperature
Cup holder rear
Safety information
WARNING
General
Depending on the equipment, drinks can be
kept warm or cool.
Safety information
Unsuitable containers placed in the cup hold-
ers may damage the cup holders or be flung
into the interior, for example in the event of
an accident or when braking or taking avoid-
ance manoeuvre. Spilt liquids can distract the
driver from the traffic situation and lead to
an accident. Hot beverages may damage the
cup holders or cause scalding. There is a
danger of injury or material damage. Do not
WARNING
Contact with the hot metal insert in the ther-
mal cup holder may cause burns. There is
a danger of injury. Do not touch the metal in-
sert when the thermal cup holder is switched
on.
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force objects into the cup holder. Use light-
weight, sealable and shatterproof containers.
Do not transport hot drinks.
Third-row seating
NOTICE
If the cup holder is open, the centre armrest
cannot be folded back. There is a risk of ma-
terial damage. Press back the covers before
folding up the centre armrest.
The cup holders are between the seats in the
third-row seating.
Second-row seating
General
Coat hooks
The cup holder can be adapted to fit three
sizes.
General
Opening the cup holder
1. Fold down the centre armrest.
The coat hooks are located in the grab handles
and on the body pillar in the rear.
2. Press the button and fold out the cup
holder fully.
Safety information
WARNING
Items of clothing on the coat hooks can im-
pair visibility when driving. There is a risk
of accident. Hang items of clothing from the
coat hooks in such a way that they do not
obstruct visibility when driving.
WARNING
Downsizing the cup holder
Incorrect use of the coat hooks can present
a danger, for example if objects are thrown
around as a result of braking or avoidance
manoeuvres. There is a danger of injury or
material damage. Only hang lightweight ob-
jects, for example items of clothing, on the
coat hooks.
To make it smaller, the cup holder can be fol-
ded in 2 steps.
Enlarging the cup holder
To enlarge a reduced cup holder again, first
fold it in completely. Then fold the cup holder
out again fully.
Closing the cup holder
Fold in the cup holder fully until it engages.
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