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Closing
Raise the lid into the closed position.
Rechargeable flashlight*
The flashlight is located on the left side of the 
glove compartment.
The flashlight can remain there continuously. 
Remove the flashlight from the socket when 
needed.
Be sure that the flashlight is switched off 
when it is inserted into its socket. Failure 
to comply with this precaution could lead to 
overcharging and damage.<
Center armrest
A storage compartment is located in the arm-
rest between the front seats. This compartment 
is integrated into the central locking system and 
can also be locked separately using the hotel 
function, refer to page33.
To open the cover:
Pull the left button. The cover opens and can be 
folded upward.
Depending on the version, the storage com-
partment can be equipped with a correspond-
ing cradle
* for the telephone or mobile phone.
Connection for external audio device
A connection for an external audio device is 
located in the storage compartment. You can, 
for example, connect a CD player or an MP3 
player, and play the sound via the vehicle loud-
speakers, refer to page178
Adjusting height
The center armrest can be set in two positions.
Pull the right button:
Move the armrest upward or downward and 
lock it in the desired position.
Storage compartments
Storage compartments in the 
passenger compartment
Storage compartment behind center 
armrest
To open, raise the cover at the left or right edge. 
The compartment contains the cup holder
 and 
the lock for the hotel function, refer to page33.
Other compartments and nets
Other compartments are provided in the doors 
as well as in the front center console
*. 
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Cigarette lighter
Press in the lighter with the engine running or 
the ignition switched on.
The lighter can be removed as soon as it pops 
back out.
Hold or touch the hot cigarette lighter by 
the knob only. Holding or touching it in 
other areas could result in burns.
Always take along the remote control when you 
leave the vehicle; otherwise, children could, for 
example, use the lighter and burn themselves.<
Connecting electrical devices
Socket
With the engine running or the ignition switched 
on, the cigarette lighter socket can be used as a 
power outlet for hand flashlights, car vacuum 
cleaners, etc., with power ratings of up to 
approx. 200 W at 12 V. Avoid damaging the 
socket by inserting plugs of different shapes or 
sizes.
In front passenger footwell
Access to the socket: 
Fold open the cover.
Ski bag*
The ski bag permits safe and clean transport of 
up to two pairs of standard skis or one snow-
board.
You can use the ski bag to stow skis up to 6.9 ft/
2.10 m long.
Loading
1.Press the button downward and pull the 
filler element forward.
2.Extend the ski bag between the front seats. 
The zipper gives you easy access to stowed 
items and facilitates drying of the ski bag.
3.Press the button in the luggage compart-
ment.
4.Open the loading flap and use the magnetic 
holder to secure it to the rear panel.
To stow the ski bag, perform the above steps in 
reverse order.
Only stow clean skis in the ski bag. Wrap sharp 
edges so that no damage occurs.