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– Insert the plug of the electrical appliance into the socket of the cigarette lighter.
The 12 volt power socket can also be used to supply power to electrical
accessories with a power uptake up to 180 watts.
WARNING
•Take care when using the cigarette lighter! Not paying proper
attention or incorrect use the cigarette lighter in an uncontrolled
manner may result in burns.
•The cigarette lighter and the power socket also operates when
the ignition is switched off or the ignition key withdrawn. This is
why you should never leave children unattended in the vehicle!
Caution
Only use matching plugs, which fulfils the DIN - ISO Standard 4165, to
avoid damaging the power sockets.
Note
Connecting electrical components when the engine is not running
will drain the battery of the vehicle - risk of battery draining!
Power socket in the luggage compartment (Estate
car*, Sedan*)
– Open the cover of the power socket ⇒fig. 73 .
– Connect the plug of the electrical appliance to the socket.
It fulfils the requirements of DIN standard ISO 4165 and must only be used
for connecting approved electrical accessories with a power uptake of up
to 240 watts. The vehicle battery will be discharged in the process if the
engine is stationary.
The same remarks apply here as for ⇒page 85.
Further information ⇒page 215, “Accessories, changes and replacement
of parts”.
Fig. 73 Luggage
compartment: Power
socket
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Storage compartments
An overview
You will find the following storage facilities in your vehicle:
WARNING
•Please do not place anything on top of the dash panel. Such
objects might slide or fall down when driving (when accelerating or
cornering) and may distract you from concentrating on the traffic
situation - risk of accident!
•Ensure that when driving no objects from the centre console of
from other storage possibilities may get into the footwell of the
driver. You would then no longer be able to apply the brakes,
operate the clutch or accelerator - risk of accident!
Storage compartment on the front passenger side*
There a further storage compartment in the inner room of the
storage compartment located under the tiltable partition wall*
⇒ fig. 75 .
Storage compartment on the front passenger
side*⇒page 87
Storage compartments on the driver's side⇒page 89
Storage drawer*⇒page 89
Storage compartment in the front seat*⇒page 90
Storage compartment in the front doors⇒page 90
Storage compartment in the luggage compart-
ment (estate car, sedan)*⇒page 91
Rear armrest with stowage compartment*⇒page 91
Clothes hooks*⇒page 92
Fig. 74 Dash panel:
Storage compartment
on the front passenger
side
Fig. 75 Storage
compartment: tiltable
partition wall
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Opening and closing the storag e compartment on the front
passenger side
– Pull the handle in the lid in direction of arrow ⇒page 87,
fig. 74 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 ⇒page 87, fig. 75 .
– 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.
Cooling of storage compartment 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. 76.
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.
Fig. 76 Storage
compartment: Using
cooling system
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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. 77 .
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). 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. 78 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!
Fig. 77 Dash panel:
Storage compartments
on the driver's side
AA
AB
AB
AC
AB
Fig. 78 Dash panel:
Storage drawer
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•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. 79 .
– Tilt the lock to close the flap and press flap close.
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.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 79 Front seat:
Storage compartment
Fig. 80 Stowage
compartment in door
panel
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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 ⇒page 91, fig. 83 .
Clothes hooks*
A clothes hook is located above the rear doors ⇒fig. 84 .
WARNING
•Ensure that any clothes hanging from the hooks do not impair
your vision to the rear.
•Use the hooks for hanging only light items of clothing and
ensure that there are no heavy or sharp-edged objects in the
pockets.
Fig. 84 Area above
rear doors: Clothes
hooks
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WARNING
You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period
of time. “Stale air” may result in fatigue in the driver and passen-
gers, reduce attention levels and also cause the windows to mist
up. The risk of having an accident increases. Switch recirculated
air mode off as soon as the windows begin misting up.
Note
•The whole heat output will be needed to unfrost the windscreen and
side windows. No warm air will be fed to the footwell. This can lead to
restriction of the heating comfort.
•The used air streams out through the air removal openings in the
luggage compartment.
Set heating
Recommended settings of heating controls for:
Defrosting the windscreen and side windows
•Turn control dial ⇒ page 93, fig. 85 to the right up to the stop,
•Blower switch in position 4,
•Turn the air distribution control into the position ,
•Close the air outlet vents 3,
•Open air outlet vents 4 ⇒ page 95, fig. 86 and point towards the side
window.
Keeping windscreen and side windows demisted
We recommend that you use the following setting in cases where the
windows are misted up more than usual (e.g. when it is raining):
•Control dial where necessary to the heating range,
•Blower switch in position 2 or 3,
•Control dial to  or  as required or to any desired position
between these symbols,
•Close the air outlet vents 3,
•Open air outlet vents 4 and point towards the side window.
Warming up the inside of the ve hicle as rapidly as possible
•Turn control dial to the right up to the stop,
•Blower switch in position 4,
•Turn the air distribution control into the position ,
•Open the air outlet vents 3 and 4,
•We recommend pressing button air recirculation mode. The
windows can steam up in this position however.
Heating the vehicle to a comfortable temperature
We recommend the following setting once the windows are no longer
misted up and the desired teperature has been reached:
•Control dial at the desired heat output,
•Blower switch in position 2 or 3,
•Turn the air distribution control into the position ,
•Close the air outlet vents 3,
•Open the air outlet vents 4,
•Set the air distribution regulator as required between positions 
and , if the windscreen gets misted up again.
Fresh air mode - ventilation
Non pre-warmed fresh air streams through the air inlet nozzles 3 and 4 for
the following settings.
Recirculated air mode must not be switched on.
•Turn the control dial ⇒page 93, fig. 85 to the left up to the stop,
AA
AB
AC
AA
AB
AC
AA
AB
AC
AD
AA
AB
AC
AC
AA
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•Blower switch in the desired position,
•Turn the air distribution control into the position ,
•Open air outlet vents 3 and 4 ⇒ page 95, fig. 86
The control dial can be set to other positions as required.
Recirculated air mode
In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of
the vehicle and then fed back into the interior.
Recirculated air mode prevents polluted air outside the vehicle
from getting into the vehicle, for example when driving through a
tunnel or when standing in a traffic jam.
Switching recirculated air mode on
– Press button , the button symbol
 lights up ⇒page 93,
fig. 85.
Switching recirculated air mode off
– Press button again, the button symbol
 goes out.
The recirculated air mode is switched off automatically if the air distribu-
tion control is in position  ⇒ page 93, fig. 85 .
WARNING
You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period
of time. “Stale air” may result in fatigue in the driver and passen-
gers, reduce attention levels and also cause the windows to mist
up. The risk of having an accident increases. Switch recirculated
air mode off as soon as the windows begin misting up.
Air outlet vents
Fig. 86 Air outlet vents
Open air outlet vents
– Turn the vertical thumbwheel (not when in the end position).
Close air outlet vents
– Turn the vertical thumbwheel into the end position.
Redirecting air flow
– Swivel upward or downward the gr ille of the vents in order to
change the direction of the air flow using the vertically
arranged thumbwheel.
– Turn the horizontal thumbwheel on the vent to the right or left in order to change the air flow to the appropriate side.
AB
AC
AC


AC
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