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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. 105 of the storage compartment only for storing
objects which do not project so that the effectiveness of the side airbag is not
impaired.
Stowage compartment below front passenger seat*
The storage compartment is foreseen for storing small objects of up to 1,5
kg. in weight.
– Tilt the lock to open the flap and pull out the flap ⇒page 93, fig. 106 .
– Tilt the lock to close the flap and press flap close.
Front seat armrest with storage compartment*
The armrest is adjustable for height and length.
Opening stowage compartment
– Open the lid of the armrest in the direction of arrow ⇒fig. 107 .
Fig. 105 Storage
compartment in the front
doors
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Fig. 106 Front passenger
seat: Storage compart-
ment
Fig. 107 Armrest:
Storage compartment
Fig. 108 Armrest:
Cooling of storage
compartment
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Closing stowage compartment
– Open the lid up to the stop, then you can fold it downwards.
Setting height
– First of all fold the lid to the bottom and lift it in the direction of arrow
into one of the 4 fixed positions.
Adjusting in forward/back direction
– Push the lid into the desired position.
Opening air inlet
– Pull the lock in upward direction ⇒fig. 108 .
Closing air inlet
– Push the lock as far as the stop downwards.
On vehicles fitted with air conditioning, the storage compartment is equipped with
a lockable inlet for thermally treated (warmed-up) air.
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 compar tment is connected to position
 through
adjustment of the control dial for air distribution. This po sition 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.
Note
Push the lid of the armrest up to stop to the rear before operating the handbrake.
Stowage compartment in rear centre console*
The storage compartment is equipped with a removeable insert.
– Open the storage compartment by pulling on the upper edge of the storage compartment in the direction of arrow ⇒fig. 109 .
WARNING
The storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and must also
not be used for such purposes - risk of fire!
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Fig. 109 Centre console
at rear: Storage compart-
ment
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Seat backrest with opening for skis*
After folding open the armrest and the lid, an opening in the seat backrest
becomes visible through which you can push long objects e.g. skis etc.
You can fold open the armrest and the lid from the passenger or luggage
compartment.
Opening from passenger compartment
– Fold down the armrest of the rear seat at the loop ⇒page 74, fig. 69 .
– Pull the handle up to the stop in upward direction and fold open the lid downwards ⇒fig. 110 . Opening from luggage compartment
– Push the unlock button downwards
⇒page 95, fig. 111 and fold
the lid (with armrest) to the front.
Closing
– Fold the lid and the armrest up to the stop in upward direction - the lid must click into place audibly.
Ensure that the armrest is always locked into place after closing. You can recognize
this on the fact that the red field abov e the unlocking button of the luggage
compartment is not visible.
Fig. 110 Rear seats:
Handle of lid
Fig. 111 Luggage
compartment: Unlock
button
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Storage box*
The storage box is foreseen for storage of small objects of up to 5 kg in
weight and can also be used as an armrest. You can place 2 cups or
beverage cans into the recess on the storage box.
Installing storage box
– Fold the seat backrest forwards completely.
– In the space between the folded forward seat backrest and seat
cushion of the middle seat, move the fixing holder and fold it in the
horizontal position ⇒fig. 112 . – Move the seat backrest into the vertical position.
– Move the fixing arms of the storag
e box into the locking eyes of the
fixing holder until they lock in place ⇒fig. 113 .
– Check the interlock of both fixing arms by pulling on the storage
box.
Removing storage box
– Simultaneously press on each side of the storage box the red button in direction opposite the seat back rest. The storage box releases.
– Fold the seat backrest forwards and remove the fixing holder, then move the seat backrest into the original position.
WARNING
•Do not place any hot beverages into th e cup holder. If the vehicle moves,
the hot beverages may spill - risk of scalding!
•Do not use any cups or beakers which are made of brittle material (e.g.
glass, porcelain). You might be injured by them in the event of an accident.
•While driving, the storage box can only be used as an armrest in its closed
position.
Caution
Do not open the beverages in the cup holder while driving. There is a risk of spilling
e.g. when braking and therefore the electrical components or the seat upholstery
can be damaged.
Fig. 112 Holder for
attachment
Fig. 113 Storage box
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Through-loading bag*
Loading
– Open the boot lid/luggage compartment door.
– Push the unlock button downwards ⇒fig. 114 and fold the lid
(with armrest) to the front.
– Place the empty through-loading bag in such a way that the end of the bag with the zip lies in the boot.
– Push the objects into the thro ugh-loading bag from the boot ⇒. Securing
– Insert the securing belt of the through-loading bag into the middle
seat belt buckle ⇒fig. 115 .
– Place the securing belt on ski sport articles in the middle between the bindings ⇒.
– Pull the securing belt tight at the free end of the belt .
Stowing
– Fold the lid and the armrest up to the stop in upward direction - the lid must click into place audibly. You can recognize this on the fact that
the red field above the unlocking button of the luggage compart-
ment is not visible ⇒fig. 114 .
– Carefully fold the empty (dry) through-loading bag together, place it in the luggage compartment and secure it to prevent it slipping.
WARNING
•After placing items into the through- loading bag, you must secure the
bag with the securing belt .
•The securing belt must hold the items tight.
•Ensure that the securing belt on ski sport articles lies in the middle
between the bindings (see imprin t on the through-loading bag).
Note
•Place the skis with the tips facing the fr ont, snowboards and ski sticks with the
tips facing the rear into the through-loading bag.
•If there are several pairs of skis in the through-loading bag, ensure that the bind-
ings are positioned at the same height.
•The through-loading bag must never be folded together or stowed when
moist.
Fig. 114 Luggage
compartment: Unlock
button
Fig. 115 Attaching
through-loading bag to
middle seat belt buckle
of rear seats
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Side compartment*
– You can open the compartment by turning the locks in the direction of
arrow.
The CD changer* is housed in this compartment.
Stowage compartment behind the rear seats (estate car)
Removing
– First remove the luggage compartment cover ⇒page 81. – Grasp the compartment with both hands and remove it by pulling in
direction of arrow ⇒fig. 117 .
Installing
– Push the compartment up to the stop into the catch.
– Re-insert the luggage compartment cover.
WARNING
Only place small and light objects up to a total weight of 3 kg into the
stowage compartment. In the event of a vehicle collision heavy objects
could be thrown out of the compartment - risk of injuries! For this reason,
the front part of the luggage compartmen t cover must always cover over the
stowage compartment.
Clothes hooks*
Clothes hooks are located above the rear doors ⇒fig. 118 .
Fig. 116 Luggage
compartment: Side
compartment
Fig. 117 Removing the
stowage compartment
Fig. 118 Rear door:
Clothes hooks
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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.
•Do not use clothes hangers for hanging up items of clothing otherwise
this will interfere with the protection offered by the head airbag*.
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Safety
Passive Safety
Basic information
Driving the safe way
Passive safety measures reduce the risk of injury in accident situa-
tions.
In this section you will find important inform ation, tips and notes on the subject of
passive safety in your vehicle. We ha ve combined everything here which you
should be familiar with, for example, regarding seat belts, airbags, child seats and
safety of children. It is therefore importan t, in particular, to comply with the notes
and warnings in this section for your own interest and in the interest of those trav-
elling with you.
WARNING
•This chapter contains important information on how to use the vehicle
for the driver and his occupants. You will find further information 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 equipmen t can reduce the risk of injuries. The
following list contains part of th e safety equipment in your vehicle:
•Three-point seat belts for all the seats,
•belt force limiter for front and outer rear seats*,
•belt tensioner for front and outer rear seats*,
•seat belt height adjuster for front seats,
•front airbag for the driver and the front seat passenger*,
•Side airbags*,
•head airbags*,
•anchoring points for child seat using the “ISOFIX” system,
•anchoring points for child seat using the “Top Tether” system,
•head restraint adjustable for height,
•adjustable steering column.
The specified safety equipment works toge ther, 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 equipmen t is not correctly adjusted or used.
Fo r t h i s re a s o n y o u w i l l b e p ro v i d e d w i th i n fo rm a ti o n o n w hy t h i s e q u i p m e nt i s v e r y
important, how it protects you and the o ccupants, what should be observed when
using the equipment and how you and the pe ople travelling with you can make full
use of the existing safety equipment. This Owner's Manual contains important
warning notes, which you and those travelli ng with you should pay attention to in
order to reduce a risk of injury.
Safety concerns everybody!
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