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Through-loading bag*
The through-loading bag enables you to conveniently transport long
objects (such as skis) without damaging the interior of the car.
Loading
– Fold down the armrest of the rear seats to the front.
– Press the unlock button for the cover of the through-loading bag in the
interior of the car and swivel it down.
– Pull the bag out and unfold it.
– Open the boot lid/luggage compartment door. – Press the unlock button for the cover of the through-loading bag
⇒fig. 72 and swivel it down.
– Push the objects into the through-loading bag from the boot ⇒.
Securing
– Insert the belt ⇒fig. 73 into the middle seat belt buckle .
– Pull the seat belt tight in direction of arrow ⇒fig. 73 .
Stowing
– Close the cover for the through-loading bag in the boot.
– Carefully fold the through-loading bag together in segments of approx 11 cm in length.
– Close the cover in the interior of the car.
– Move the armrest back into its original position.
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. 72 Luggage
compartment: cover for
through-loading bag
B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042H
Fig. 73 Attaching
through-loading bag to
middle seat belt buckle
of rear seats
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ments. It is therefore essential to pay a ttention to the fitting instructions supplied
with the roof luggage rack system.
•On models fitted with a power sliding/tilting roof, ensure that the opened
sliding/tilting roof does not strike any items of luggage transported on the roof.
For the sake of the environment
The increased aerodynamic drag results in a higher fuel consumption. One should
therefore take off the roof bar system after use.
Attachment points
Fitting
When fitting on the feet of the roof bars, ensure that they are positioned exactly
between the arrow markings in the sealing strip on the roof ⇒fig. 84 . The markings
are visible only when the doors are open.
Roof load
Distribute weight evenly over the roof luggage rack system. The maximum permis-
sible roof load (including roof rack system) of 100 kg and the maximum permissible
total weight of the vehicl e should not be exceeded. You cannot make full use of the permissible
roof load if you use a roof luggage rack
system with a lower load carrying capa city. The load transported on the roof
luggage rack system must not exceed the weight limit which is stated in the fitting
instructions.
WARNING
•The items which you transport on the roof bar system must be reliably
attached - risk of accident!
•You must on no account exceed the permissible roof load, the permis-
sible axle loads and the permissible gros s weight of your vehicle - risk of
accident!
•Please note that the handling prop erties of your vehicle change when
you transport heavy or bulky items on the roof bar system as a result of the
displacement of the centre of gravity and the increased wind attack area -
risk of accident! You must absolutely adapt your style of driving and the
speed of the vehicle to the specific circumstances.
Cup holder
Cup holder in front centre console
You can place two cups or beverage cans into the recesses ⇒fig. 85 .
Fig. 84 Attachment
points for roof bars
B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042HFig. 85 Centre console:
Cup holder
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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!
Drinks can holder in armrest of the rear seats
The drinks can holder is provided in the stowage compartment.
Access to drinks can holder
– Raise the cover of the armrest.
You can take off the drinks can holder. Unlock it ⇒fig. 86 and attach it to the cover
of the armrest. Do not attach the drinks can holder to the cover of the armrest, if the
armrest is fitted with controls for the front passenger seat ⇒page 64, fig. 59 . When
folding down the cover, the holder could be damaged and the controls for the front
passenger seat could be operated.
Only place cans into the drinks can hold er which are held tight in the holder.
It is possible to place up to two beverage cans in the drinks can holder of the
armrest.
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!
Ashtrays
Front ashtray
Opening ashtray
– Press on the bottom part of the cover of the ashtray - refer to
⇒fig. 87 .
Removing ashtray insert
–Grasp the ashtray insert ⇒fig. 87 at the side recesses and pull it
out.
Insert ashtray insert
– Insert the ashtray insert into the mount and press it in.
B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042HFig. 86 Drinks can
holder in rear armrest
B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042HFig. 87 Centre console:
opened ashtray
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WARNING
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire!
Rear ashtray*
Opening ashtray
– Press on the top part of the cover of the ashtray.
Removing ashtray insert
– Press the cover of the ashtray down slightly as far as the stop.
– Grasp the ashtray insert and pull it out at an angle of about 45°.
Insert ashtray insert
– Position the ashtray insert at an angle of about 45° and press it into the
mount as far the stop.
WARNING
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire!
Ashtray in the armrest*
Ashtray located in the armr est of the rear right door
Opening ashtray
– Press on the middle part of the cover of the ashtray.
Removing ashtray insert
– Press on the top part of the opened ashtray cover in position , the ashtray insert is raised ⇒fig. 89 .
Insert ashtray insert
– Press the ashtray insert into the armrest.
WARNING
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire!
Fig. 88 Rear ashtray
Fig. 89 Ashtray in the
armrest of the rear right
door
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Cigarette lighters and 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 on the bottom part of the cover of the ashtray - refer to
⇒fig. 90 .
– Press in the button of the cigarette lighter (see arrow).
– 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 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 100 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. 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!
Cigarette lighter in rear compartment*
Fig. 90 Centre console:
Cigarette lighter
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B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042HFig. 91 Centre console:
Cigarette lighter
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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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