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Operating and further information regarding the use of the cigarette lighter
⇒ page 81.
Power socket in the luggage compartment
– Open the cover of the power socket ⇒fig. 92 .
– Connect the plug of the electr ical appliance to the socket.
The power socket 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 100 watts. The vehicle battery will be discharged in the process if the engine is
stationary.
Further information concerning use of the power socket ⇒page 205, “Accessories
and replacement parts”.
Storage facilities
Overview
You will find the following storag e 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 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!
Fig. 92 Luggage
compartment: Power
socket
First-aid box⇒ page 207
Stowage compartment for warning triangle⇒page 207
Storage compartment on the front passenger side⇒page 83
Storage drawer*⇒page 84
Stowage compartment in centre console⇒page 84
Stowage compartment for spectacles*⇒page 85
Stowage compartment below steering wheel⇒page 85
Stowage compartment in door panel⇒page 85
Stowage compartment for an umbrella*⇒page 86
Armrest with stowage compartment⇒page 87
Rear armrest with stowage compartment*⇒page 87
Clothes hooks⇒page 88
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Storage compartment on the front passenger side
The storage compartment on the front passenger side is lockable*
and illuminated.
Opening the storage compartment
– Pull the handle in the lid in direction of arrow ⇒fig. 93 and pull the lid
down.
Closing the storage compartment
– Raise the lid and press it until the catch is heard to engage.
Locking the storage compartment
– Turn the master key in the lock to the right.
Unlocking the storage compartment
– Turn the master key in the lock to the left.
Two holders for placing drink cans are located on the inside of the lid.
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
– You can switch the cooling system on or off using the control dial
⇒fig. 94 .
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.
Fig. 93 Dash panel:
Storage compartment
WARNING (continued)
B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042H
Fig. 94 Storage
compartment: Control
dial for the cooling
system
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Storage drawer*
– Press in the middle of the storage compartment ⇒fig. 95 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 storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
reasons!
Storage compartment in the centre console
Opening
– Press on the top part of the cover in direction of arrow. The drawer will come out.
Pulling out compartment
– Press the compartment in the opening direction as far as the stop. Grasp the inner part of the compartment (compartment insert) at the
sides and pull it up and out.
Inserting compartment
– Insert the inner part into the compartment and close the cover.
WARNING
•The storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and must
also not be used for such purposes - risk of fire!
•The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
reasons!
Fig. 95 Dash panel:
Storage drawerB1Z-0042HB1Z-0042HFig. 96 Centre console:
Storage compartment
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Storage compartment for spectacles*
The stowage compartment is located above the front left window.
– The storage compartment is opened by folding it out in the direction
of the arrow ⇒fig. 97 .
WARNING
The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
reasons!
Stowage compartment below steering wheel
You can use this stowage compartment, for example, for inserting the car
documentation.
Stowage compartment in door panel
Fig. 97 Stowage
compartment for specta-
clesFig. 98 Dash panel:
Stowage compartments
below steering wheel
Fig. 99 Stowage
compartment in door
panel
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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 interfer-
ence with the proper operation of the side airbags.
Stowage compartment for umbrella*
The umbrella supplied with the car is stowed in the compartment in the
rear left door ⇒fig. 100 .
Opening umbrella
– Press the knob in direction of arrow ⇒fig. 101 .
Closing umbrella
– Press the knob in direction of arrow . The umbrella first of all closes partially in direction of arrow .
– Press the umbrella together in direction of arrow in order to fold it closed completely.
There is a water drain facility in the stowage compartment for a wet umbrella.
The stowage compartment can also be used for stowing small objects. The
compartment features a foldable partition. When the umbrella is removed the rear
part of the compartment closes - thus no object can fall inside the door. The parti-
tion is automatically folded back in position when the umbrella is again placed in
the compartment.
B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042HFig. 100 Left rear door:
Storage compartment
Fig. 101 Opening and
closing umbrella
A1
A2
AA
AB
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Armrest with stowage compartment
You can use the cover of the compartment as an armrest. The
armrest is adjustable for height and length.
Opening stowage compartment
– Fold out the top cover of the arm rest ⇒fig. 102 .
Closing stowage compartment
– First of all fold the cover of the armrest in the direction of arrow fully to the top ⇒fig. 102 and then to the bottom. Opening cooling air inlet in stowage compartment
– Turn the rotary switch to the left as far as the end position
⇒fig. 103 .
Closing cooling air inlet in stowage compartment
– Turn the rotary switch to the right as far as the end position .
The cooling air flows into the stowage comp artment only when the air conditioning
is in the cooling mode. If the air conditioning is operating in the heating mode or if
you do not wish to use the cooling syst em of the stowage compartment, you can
close the cooling air inlet.
Note
If the armrest is pulled forward, ensure that it does not restrict you when steering
the car.
Rear seat armrest with storage compartment
– You can fold down the armrest to enhance occupant comfort.
The armrest includes a stowage compar tment. You open the compartment by
pressing the button on the front side of the armrest and raising the cover. A drinks
Fig. 102 Armrest
between driver and front
passenger seat
B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042H
Fig. 103 Storage
compartment: Using
cooling system
A1
A2
B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042HFig. 104 Armrest of rear
seats:
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can holder* ⇒page 79 and the operation control for the electrical passenger seat*
⇒ page 64 are located in the armrest.
Clothes hooks
You will find a clothes hook above each of the rear doors.
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-e dged 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*.
Fig. 105 Area above rear
doors: Clothes hooks
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Using the system
Setting temperature
– Turn the control dial ⇒fig. 106 to the right in order to increase the
temperature.
– Turn the control dial to the left in order to increase the tempera- ture.
Controlling blower
– Turn the blower switch into one of the positions, 1 to 4, in order to switch the blower on.
– Turn the blower switch into position 0 in order to switch the blower off.
– Pressing switch causes the recirculating air system ⇒page 91
to be switched on.
Control for air distribution
– You can adjust the direction of the inlet air flow ⇒page 92 using air
distribution regulator . switching cooling on and off
– Press the switch . The symbol
 in the switch comes on.
– When you again press the switch , the cooling system is switched off. The symbol
 in the button is no longer illuminated.
Note
•The whole heat output will be needed to unfrost the windscreen and side
windows. No warm air will be fed to the foot well. This can lead to restriction of the
heating comfort.
•If the cooling system has not been switched on for a lengthy period, odours may
be produced at the evaporator because of deposits. Switch the air conditioning
system on at least once a month for approximately 5 minutes at the highest blower
stage - also during the cold season of the year - in order to remove such odours.
Also open a window for a short time.
•Please refer to the information regarding recirculated air mode ⇒page 91.
Setting air conditioning system
Recommended settings of air conditioning controls:
Defrosting the windscreen and side windows
•Turn control dial ⇒fig. 106 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 92, fig. 107 and point towards the side window.
Keeping winscreen 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):
•Blower switch in position 2,
•Turn the air distribution control into the position between  and ,
B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042H
Fig. 106 The air condi-
tioning system: Control
elements
AA
AA
AB
AB
AD
AC
ACAE
AC
AA
AB
AC
AB
AC
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