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Storage compartment on the front passenger side*
There a further storage compartm ent in the inner room of the
storage compartment located under the tiltable partition wall*
⇒ fig. 74 . Opening and closing the storage compartment on the front
passenger side
– Pull the handle in the lid in direction of arrow
⇒fig. 73 and pull
the lid down.
– Raise the lid and press it until the catch is heard to engage.
Folding up the partition wall
– Take hold of the partition wall at the edge or in the recess and folds it open in the direction ⇒fig. 74 .
– Press the partition wall until it clicks into place.
Folding down the partition wall
– Take hold of the partition wall at the edge (near the driver) and fold it down into its original position.
There is a depression on the inside of the flap for placing a drinks can in
and also a holder for writing implements*.
WARNING
•The storage compartment must always be closed when driving
for safety reasons.
•The drinks can holder should not be used while driving.
Fig. 73 Dash panel:
Storage compartment
on the front passenger
side
Fig. 74 Storage
compartment: tiltable
partition wall

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Cooling of storage compar tment on front passenger
side*
The storage compartment is for vehicles fitted with an air-
conditioning system with a closable inlet for cooled air.
– You can switch the cooling system on or off using the control
dial ⇒fig. 75.
Opening the air inlet when the air conditioning system is on causes fresh
or interior air to flow into the storage compartment.
The cooling of the storage compartment operates only if the air condi-
tioning system is switched on. We recommend that you switch off the
cooling (opening concealed) if it is operating in the heating mode or if you
are not using the cooling system for the storage compartment.
Storage compartments on the driver's side
- storage compartment below steering wheel
The lockable storage compartment is opened by folding down the
cover in the direction of arrow ⇒fig. 76.
Storage compartment is for vehicles fitted with an air conditioning
system with a closable inlet for thermally prepared air.
The air supply in the storage compartment is regulated through the pull
out cap . Pulling out the end cover in the direction of travel causes the
air inlet to open while pushing it in causes the air inlet to close.
At open air supply, air flows into the storage with a temperature which is
as high as the one out of the air outlet nozzles, depending on temperature
setting.
The air inlet in the storage compartment is connected to position

through adjustment of the control dial for air distribution. This position
causes the maximum amount of air to flow into the storage compartment
(depending on the rotary regulator position for the fan).
Fig. 75 Storage
compartment: Using
cooling system
Fig. 76 Dash panel:
Storage compartments
on the driver's side
AA
AB
AB
AC

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You can use the storage compartment, for example, to temper drinks
cans, etc.
If you do not use the air inlet in the storage compartment, the end
cover should always be kept closed.
There is a holder for a pen on the outside of the storage compartment
.
Storage drawer*
– Press in the middle of the storage compartment ⇒fig. 77 and
the storage compartment will come out.
WARNING
•The storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and
must also not be used for such purposes - risk of fire!
•The pull-out storage compartment must always be kept closed
when driving for safety reasons.
Storage compartment in the front seat*
The storage compartment is foreseen for storing small objects of
up to 1 kg. in weight.
– Tilt the lock to open the flap and pull out the flap ⇒fig. 78 .
– Tilt the lock to close the flap and press flap close.
AB
Fig. 77 Dash panel:
Storage drawer
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 78 Front seat:
Storage compartment

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Storage compartment in the front doors
WARNING
Use the stowage compartments in the door panels only for small
items which do not project out of the compartment in order to avoid
any interference with the proper operation of the side airbags.
Storage compartment in the luggage compartment
(Estate car)*
There are storage compartments situated on the right and the left
in the luggage compartment.
– You can open the compartment by turning the locks in the
direction of arrow ⇒fig. 80.
Fig. 79 Stowage
compartment in door
panel
Fig. 80 Luggage
compartment: Storage
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Rear armrest with stowage compartment*
– You can fold down the armrest to enhance occupant comfort
⇒fig. 81 .
The armrest includes a stowage compartment. You open the compartment
by pressing the button on the front side of the armrest and raising the
cover ⇒fig. 82.
Clothes hooks*
A clothes hook is located above the rear doors ⇒fig. 83 .
WARNING
•Ensure that any clothes hanging from the hooks do not impair
your vision to the rear.
•Use the hooks for hanging only li ght items of clothing and
ensure that there are no heavy or sharp-edged objects in the
pockets.
Fig. 81 Rear seats:
Armrest
Fig. 82 Armrest:
Compartment for
stowing
Fig. 83 Area above
rear doors: Clothes
hooks

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Safety
Passive Safety
Basic information
Driving the safe way
Passive safety measures reduce the risk of injury in acci-
dent situations.
In this section you will find important information, tips and notes on the
subject of passive safety in your vehicle. We have combined everything
here which you should be familiar with, for example, regarding seat belts,
airbags, child seats and safety of children. It is therefore important, in
particular, to comply with the notes and warnings in this section for your
own interest and in the interest of those travelling with you.
WARNING
•This chapter contains important information on how to use the
vehicle for the driver and his occupants. You will find further infor-
mation on safety, which concerns you and those travelling with
you, in the following chapters of this Owner's Manual.
•The complete on-board literature should always be in the
vehicle. This applies in particular, if you rent out or sell the
vehicle.
Safety equipment
The safety equipment is part of the occupant protection
and it can reduce the risk of injuries in accident situations.
“Do not put at risk” your safety and the safety of those travelling with you
. In the event of an accident, the safety equipment can reduce the risk of
injuries. The following list contains part of the safety equipment in your
vehicle:
•Three-point seat belts for all the seats,*,
•belt force limiter for front seats*,
•belt tensioner for front seats,
•seat belt height adjuster for front seats,
•front airbags*,
•Side airbags*,
•anchoring points for child seat using the “ISOFIX” system,
•head restraint adjustable for height,
•adjustable steering column.
The specified safety equipment works together, in order to optimally
protect you and those travelling with you in accident situations. The safety
equipment does not protect you or the people travelling with you, if you or
your occupants adopt an incorrect seated position or the equipment is not
correctly adjusted or used.
For this reason you will be provided with information on why this equip-
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should be observed when using the equipment and how you and the
people travelling with you can make full use of the existing safety equip-
ment. This Owner's Manual contains important warning notes, which you
and those travelling with you should pay attention to in order to reduce a
risk of injury.
Safety concerns everybody!
Before setting off
The driver is always fully responsible for his occupants
and for the operating safety of the vehicle.
For your own safety and the safety of the people travelling with you,
please pay attention to the following points before setting off.
•Ensure that the lighting and the turn signal system are functioning
properly.
•Inspect the tyre inflation pressure.
•Ensure that all the windows offer a good visibility to the outside.
•Safely attach the items of luggage ⇒page 72, “Loading the luggage
compartment”.
•Ensure that no objects can obstruct the pedal.
•Adjust the mirror, the front seat and the head restraint to match your
body size.
•Point out to your occupants that the head restraints must be adjusted
to match their body size.
•Protect the children in suitable child seats with correctly fastened seat
belts ⇒page 140, “Transporting children safely”.
•Adopt the correct seated position. Also inform your occupants to adopt
the correct seated position.
•Fasten the seat belt correctly. Also inform your occupants to properly
fasten the seat belts ⇒page 126, “How are seat belts correctly
fastened?”.
What influences the driving safety?
The driving safety is primarily determined by the style of
driving and the personal behaviour of all the occupants.
The driver is fully responsible for himself and his occupants. If your driving
safety is effected, you place yourself and the oncoming traffic at risk.
Please refer to the following guidelines.
•Do not get distracted from concentrating on the traffic situation, e.g. by
your occupants or mobile phone calls.
•Never drive when your driving ability is impaired, e.g. through medica-
tion, alcohol, drugs.
•Keep to the traffic regulations and the permissible speed limit.
•Adjust the driving speed at all times to the road condition as well as to
the traffic and weather conditions.
•Take regular breaks on long journeys - at the latest every two hours.

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Correct seated position
Correct seated position for the driver
Correct seated position for the driver is important for safe
and relaxed driving.
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of injury in the event of an acci-
dent, we recommend the following setting.
•Adjust the steering wheel so that the distance between the steering
wheel and your chest is at least 25 cm ⇒fig. 98 .
•Position the driver seat in the forward/back direction so that you are
able to press the pedals with your legs at a slight angle .
•Adjust the backrest so that you are able to reach the highest point of
the steering wheel with your arms at a slight angle.
•Adjust the head restraint so that the top edge of the head restraint is
at the same level as the upper part of your head ⇒fig. 99 .
•Fasten the seat belt correctly ⇒page 126, “How are seat belts
correctly fastened?”.
Driver seat adjustment ⇒page 67, “Adjusting the front seats”.
WARNING
•The front seats and the head restraints must always be adjusted
to match the body size of the seat occupant as well as the seat belts
Fig. 98 The correct
distance of the driver
from the steering wheel
Fig. 99 The correct
head restraint adjust-
ment for the driver