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Cup holder
Cup holder in front centre console
You can place two cups or beve rage cans into the recesses ⇒fig. 91 .
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.
Caution
Do not open the beverages in the cup holder while driving. They may spill when
braking and while doing so damage the vehicle.
Cup holder in rear centre console*
– Press on the panel in the area ⇒fig. 92 - 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 material (e.g.
glass, porcelain). You migh t be injured by them in the event of an accident.
Fig. 91 Front centre
console: Cup holder
Fig. 92 Centre console at
rear: Cup holder
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Note holder
The note holder is designed e.g. for atta ching a car park ticket in parking areas.
The attached note has to always be removed before starting off in order not to
restrict the driver's vision.
Ashtray
Front ashtray
Opening ashtray
– Press on the bottom part of the cover of the ashtray - refer to ⇒page 87, fig. 94 .
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. 95 .
Fig. 93 Windscreen:
Note holder
Fig. 94 Centre console:
Front ashtray
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Fig. 95 Low centre
console: Rear ashtray
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Removing ashtray
– Grasp the ashtray at the handle and pull it out in an upward direc-
tion.
Replacing ashtray
– Insert the ashtray into the console and press it in.
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. 96 .
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 hold
er 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 th e cigarette lighter for other elec-
trical appliances.
Using the cigarette lighter
– Press in the button of the cigarette lighter ⇒fig. 97 .
– Wait until the button jumps forward.
– Remove the cigarette lighter immediately and use it.
– Insert the cigarette lighter again into the socket.
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Fig. 96 High centre
console: Rear ashtray
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Fig. 97 Centre console:
Cigarette lighter
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Using the power socket
– Take out the cigarette lighter.
– Insert the plug of the electrical a ppliance into the socket of the ciga-
rette 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 li ghter! Not paying proper attention
or incorrect use the cigarette lighter in an uncontrolled manner may result in
burns.
•The cigarette lighter and the power so cket also operates when the igni-
tion is switched off or the ignition key withdrawn. You should therefore
never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Caution
Always use matching plugs to av oid damaging the power sockets.
Note
•Connecting electrical components when the engine is not running will
drain the battery of the vehicl e - risk of battery draining!
•Further information ⇒page 229, “Accessories, chan ges and replacement of
parts”.
Power socket in the luggage compartment (estate car)
– Open the cover of the power socket ⇒fig. 98 .
– Connect the plug of the electrical appliance to the socket.
You can only use the power socket for the connection of approved electrical acces-
sories with a power uptake up to 180 watt s. The vehicle battery will be discharged
in the process if the engine is stationary.
The same remarks apply here as for ⇒page 88.
Further information ⇒page 229, “Accessories, changes and replacement of
parts”.
Storage compartments
Overview
You will find the following storag e facilities in your vehicle:
Storage compartment on the front passenger side⇒page 90
Storage compartment on the driver's side⇒page 91
Storage compartment on the dash panel⇒page 91
Fig. 98 Luggage
compartment: Power
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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 acci-
dent!
•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 br akes, 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. 99 - the lid folds down.
– 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.
•Do not place any beverages into the cup holder while driving. Spilled
beverages can damage the electrical system and the upholstery. Hot bever-
ages may result in burns.
Stowage compartment in front centre console*⇒ page 92
Stowage compartment for spectacles*⇒page 92
Storage compartment in the front doors⇒page 93
Stowage compartment below front passenger
seat*⇒page 93
Front seat armrest with stowage compartment*⇒page 93
Stowage compartment in rear centre console*⇒page 94
Seat backrest with opening for skis*⇒page 95
Through-loading bag*⇒page 97
Side compartment*⇒page 98
Stowage compartment behind the rear seats
(estate car)⇒page 98
Clothes hooks*⇒page 98
Fig. 99 Dash panel:
Storage compartment on
the front passenger side
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Cooling of storage compartment on front passenger side*
The storage compartment is for vehicles fitted with an air-condi-
tioning system with a closable inlet for cooled air.
– You can switch the cooling system on or off using the control dial
⇒fig. 100 .
Opening the air inlet when the air conditioning system is on causes fresh or interior
air to flow into the storage compartment.
The storage compartment is only cooled in the cooling mode. 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. 101 .
WARNING
The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
reasons.
Storage compartment on the dash panel
Fig. 100 Storage
compartment: Using
cooling system
Fig. 101 Dash panel:
Storage compartment on
the driver's side
Fig. 102 Dash panel:
Storage compartment
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– Press in the middle of the storage compartment ⇒fig. 102 - the lid
folds open
Certain model versions are equipped without lid for the storage compartment.
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 inflammable 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. 103 - 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!
Stowage compartment for spectacles*
– Press on the lid of the stowage compartment, the stowage compart-
ment opens downwards ⇒ fig. 104.
WARNING
The compartment must only be opened when removing or inserting objects
and otherwise must be kept closed.Fig. 103 Front centre
console: Storage
compartment
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Fig. 104 Detail of the
headliner: Stowage
compartment for specta-
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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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