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Cup holder
1Cup holder in front seat armrest
Open cup holder:
Push button (1) the cup holder slides out.Close cup holder:
Push (arrow) until cup holder engages.
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Wa r n i n g !
Keep the cup holder closed while traveling. Place
only containers that fit into the cup holder to
prevent spills. Do not fill containers to a height
where the contents could spill during vehicle
maneuvers, especially hot liquids.
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 2Cup holder in rear seat armrestTo o p e n :
Push front of sliding compartment – the cup holder
slides out.
To c l o s e :
Push the sliding compartment back until it engages.
Wa r n i n g !
Keep the cup holder closed while traveling. Place
only containers that fit into the cup holder to
prevent spills. Do not fill containers to a height
where the contents could spill during vehicle
maneuvers, especially hot liquids.
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Ashtrays
Center console
To o pen :
Briefly touch the mark on the cover, the ashtray opens
automatically.
To remove ashtray insert from center console:
Prior to removing the ashtray insert, move the gear
selector lever to position “N”.Slide ashtray insert in direction of arrow (1) until the
insert disengages. Grip ashtray insert at indents (left
and right arrows) and remove from ashtray frame.
To replace insert:
Install insert into ashtray frame and push down to
engage into place.
Wa r n i n g !
Remove front ashtray only with vehicle standing
still. With the gear selector lever in position “N”,
turn off the engine and set the parking brake.
Otherwise the vehicle might move as a result of
unintended contact with the gear selector lever.
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Pull at top of cover.
To remove insert:
Press latch (2) and remove insert.
To replace insert:
Install insert and close the ashtray.
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Lighter
1Center console lighter
The lighter is located in the center console compartment
in front of the armrest, see page 196.Turn the electronic key in starter switch to position 1
or 2.
Push in lighter in (1); it will pop out automatically when
hot.
Note:
The lighter can be operated with electronic key in
starter switch position 1 or 2.
The lighter socket can be used to accommodate
electrical accessories up to a maximum 85 W.
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Wa r n i n g !
Never touch the heating element or sides of the
lighter, they are extremely hot, hold at knob only.When leaving the vehicle always remove the
electronic key from the starter switch. Do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle, or with access
to an unl ocked vehic l e. Uns upervi s ed us e of vehi cl e
equipment may cause serious personal injury.
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Parcel net in front passenger footwell
A small convenience parcel net is located in the front
passenger footwell. It is for small and light items, such
as road maps, mail, etc.Ski sack (optional)
Unfolding and loading
1. Fold armrest down (arrow).
2. Swing cover (1) down.
Wa r n i n g !
Do not place heavy or fragile objects, or objects
having sharp edges, in the parcel net.In an accident, during hard braking or sudden
maneuvers, they could be thrown around inside
the vehicle, and cause injury to vehicle occupants.
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3. Open hook and loop strap (2) and pull ski sack into
passenger compartment and unfold.4. Open flap in trunk by pulling handle (3).
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7. Close clasp (arrows 4 and 5) and pull strap tight to
immobilize skis.
Wa r n i n g !
The ski sack is designed for up to four pairs of skis.
Do not load the ski sack with other objects.Always fasten the ski sack securely. In an accident,
an unfastened ski sack can cause injury to vehicle
occupants.
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