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Cup holder in rear centre console*
– Press on the panel in the area ⇒fig. 91 - the cup holder
comes out.
– Pull the cup holder out as far as the stop.
– Adjust the cup holder by moving the locking plate .
WARNING
•Do not place any hot beverages into the cup holder while the car
is moving. The hot beverages may spill - risk of scalding!
•Do not use any cups or beakers which are made of brittle mate-
rial (e.g. glass, porcelain). You might be injured by them in the
event of an accident.
Note holder
The note holder is designed e.g. for attaching a car park ticket in parking
areas.
The attached note must always be removed before starting off in order
not to restrict the driver's vision.
Fig. 91 Centre console
at rear: Cup holder
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Fig. 92 Windscreen:
Note holder
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Ashtrays
Front ashtray
Opening ashtray
– Press on the bottom part of the cover of the ashtray - refer to
⇒ fig. 93.
Removing ashtray insert
– Press on the ashtray insert in the area (the insert comes out) and you can take it out.
Insert ashtray insert
– Insert the ashtray insert into the mount and press it in.
WARNING
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire!
Rear ashtray - low centre console
Opening ashtray
– Grasp the ashtray cover at the lower edge and fold it open in the direction of arrow ⇒fig. 94.
Removing ashtray
– Grasp the ashtray at the handle and pull it out in an upward direction.
Replacing ashtray
– Insert the ashtray into the console and press it in.
Fig. 93 Centre
console: Front ashtray
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Fig. 94 Low centre
console: Rear ashtray
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WARNING
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire!
Rear ashtray - high centre console*
Opening ashtray
– Press on the top part of the cover of the ashtray in area
⇒fig. 95 .
Removing ashtray insert
– Press the cover of the ashtray down slightly as far as the stop.
– Grasp the ashtray insert at the cover and pull it out. Insert ashtray insert
– Insert the ashtray insert into the mount and press it in.
There is a drinks can holder attached to the inner side of the ashtray
cover.
WARNING
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire!
Cigarette lighter*, power sockets
Cigarette lighter
You can also use the socket on the cigarette lighter for
other electrical appliances.
Fig. 95 High centre
console: Rear ashtray
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console: Cigarette
lighter
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Using the cigarette lighter
– Press in the button of the cigarette lighter ⇒page 106, fig. 96 .
– Wait until the button jumps forward.
– Remove the cigarette lighter immediately and use it.
– Insert the cigarette lighter again into the socket.
Using the power socket
– Take out the cigarette lighter.
– 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. You
should therefore never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Caution
Always use matching plugs 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!
•Further information ⇒page 270, “Accessories, changes and replace-
ment of parts”.
Power socket in the luggag e compartment (estate car)
– Open the cover of the power socket ⇒fig. 97.
– Connect the plug of the electrical appliance to the socket.
You can only use the power socket for the connection of approved elec-
trical accessories with a power uptake up to 180 watts. The vehicle battery
will be discharged in the process if the engine is stationary.
The same principles apply here as for ⇒page 106.
Fig. 97 Luggage
compartment: Power
socket
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Further information ⇒page 270, “Accessories, changes and replacement
of parts”.
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 wh en 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 ofr
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
Opening and closing the storage compartment on the front
passenger side
– Press the handle of the lid ⇒fig. 98 - the lid folds down.
Storage compartment on the front passenger
side⇒page 108
Storage compartment on the driver's side⇒page 109
Storage compartment on the dash panel⇒page 110
Stowage compartment in front centre console*⇒page 110
Stowage compartment for spectacles*⇒page 111
Storage compartment in the front doors⇒page 111
Stowage compartment below front passenger
seat*⇒page 112
Front seat armrest with stowage compartment*⇒page 112
Stowage compartment in rear centre console*⇒page 113
Seat backrest with opening for skis*⇒page 114
Through-loading bag*⇒page 115
Side compartment*⇒page 116
Stowage compartment behind the rear seats
(estate car)⇒page 117
Clothes hooks*⇒page 117
Fig. 98 Dash panel:
Storage compartment
on the front passenger
side
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– Raise the lid and press it until the catch is heard to engage.
There is a holder for a pen and note book on the inside of the lid.
WARNING
•The storage compartment must always be closed when driving
for safety reasons.
•The beverage holder should not be used while driving.
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. 99.
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 compartment on the driver's side
– The storage compartment is opened by lifting the handle and
folding open in the direction of arrow ⇒fig. 100 .Fig. 99 Storage
compartment: Using
cooling system
Fig. 100 Dash panel:
Storage compartment
on the driver's side
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WARNING
The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for
safety reasons.
Storage compartment on the dash panel
– Press in the middle of the storage compartment ⇒fig. 101 - the
lid folds open
Certain model versions are equipped without lid for the storage compart-
ment.
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.
•Do not put any highly inflammabl e objects or objects which are
sensitive to heat (e.g. lighters, sprays or carbonated drinks) in the
storage compartment.
Stowage compartment in front centre console*
– Press on the bottom part of the storage compartment in the area ⇒fig. 102 - the lid opens.
WARNING
The storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and
must also not be used for such purposes - risk of fire!
Fig. 101 Dash panel:
Storage compartment
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 102 Front centre
console: Storage
compartment
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Stowage compartment for spectacles*
– Press on the lid of the stowage compartment, the stowage
compartment opens downwards ⇒ fig. 103.
WARNING
The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for
safety reasons.
Storage compartment in the front doors
A bottle holder is located in the area of the storage compartment for
the front doors.
WARNING
Use the area ⇒fig. 104 of the storage compartment only for
storing objects which do not project so that the effectiveness of the
side airbag is not impaired.
Fig. 103 Detail of the
headliner: Stowage
compartment for spec-
taclesFig. 104 Storage
compartment in the
front doors
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