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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 button ⇒fig. 91 , the lid folds down.
– Raise the lid and press it until the catch is heard to engage.
In the storage compartment are pencil holders.
WARNING
The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
reasons.
Cooling of storage compartment on front passenger side
The compartment is fitted with an isolatable entry for cooled air.
– Switch on the cooling system by pulling the lever in direction of arrow ⇒fig. 92 .
– Switch off the cooling by pressing the lever.
Opening the air inlet when the air conditioning system is on causes fresh or interior
air to flow into the storage compartment.
We recommend that you switch off the cooling if it is operating in the heating mode
or if you are not using the cooling system for the storage compartment.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 91 Dash panel: Storage
compartment on the front
passenger side
Fig. 92 Storage compart-
ment: Using cooling system
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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. 93 .
WARNING
The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
reasons.
Stowage compartment in front centre console*
– Press on the lid at the point in direction of arrow ⇒fig. 94 , the lid
slides in.
WARNING
The storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and must also
not be used for such purposes - risk of fire!
Storage net on the front centre console*
The storage net in the front center console ⇒fig. 95 is designed for the transport of
smaller objects.
WARNING
•In the luggage net you must only store objects (up to a total weight of 0,5
kg). Heavy objects are not secured sufficiently - risk of injury!
•No objects with sharp edges should be stored in the luggage net, because
they can damage the luggage net.
Fig. 93 Dash panel: Storage
compartment on the driver's
side
Fig. 94 Front centre console:
Storage compartment
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Fig. 95 Front centre console:
Storage net
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Stowage compartment for spectacles*
– Press button , the storage compartment folds down ⇒fig. 96 .
WARNING
The compartment must only be opened when removing or inserting objects
and otherwise must be kept closed.
Storage compartment in the front doors
WARNING
Use the storage compartments in the door panels ⇒fig. 97 only for small
items which do not project out of the compartment in order to avoid any
interference with the proper operation of the side airbags.
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 ⇒fig. 98 .
– Tilt the lock to close the flap and press flap close.
Fig. 96 Detail of the head-
liner: Stowage compartment
for spectacles
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Fig. 97 Storage compart-
ment in the front doors
Fig. 98 Front passenger seat:
Storage compartment
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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. 99 .
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.
Note
Push the lid of the armrest up to stop to the rear before operating the handbrake.
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 and raising the cover ⇒fig. 100 .
Stowage compartment in rear centre console*
The storage compartment is equipped with a removeable insert.
Fig. 99 Armrest: Storage
compartmentFig. 100 Armrest at the rear
door
Fig. 101 Centre console at
rear: Storage compartment
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– Open the storage compartment by pu lling at the handle in direc-
tion of arrow ⇒ page 91, fig. 101.
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 umbrella*
The umbrella supplied with the car is stowed in the compartment in the
rear left door ⇒ fig. 102. Opening umbrella
– Press button
⇒fig. 103 .
Closing umbrella
– Press the button . The umbrella closes partially in direction of arrow .
– Press the umbrella in direction of arrow in order to fold it closed completely.
Seat backrest with opening for skis
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Fig. 102 Left rear door:
Storage compartment
Fig. 103 Opening and
closing umbrella
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Fig. 104 Rear seats: Handle
of lid
Fig. 105 Luggage compart-
ment: Unlock button
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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 the rear armrest ⇒page 77, fig. 70 .
– Pull the handle up to the stop in upward direction and fold open the lid downwards ⇒page 92, fig. 104 .
Opening from luggage compartment
– Push the unlock button downwards ⇒page 92, fig. 105 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 above the unlocking button of the luggage
compartment is not visible.
Through-loading bag (Unibag)*
Loading
– Open the boot lid/luggage compartment door.
– Push the unlock button downwards ⇒page 92, fig. 105 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 through-loading bag from the boot ⇒.
Securing
– Insert the securing belt of the through-loading bag into the middle seat belt buckle ⇒fig. 106 .
– 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 .
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Fig. 106 Attaching through-
loading bag to middle seat
belt buckle of rear seats
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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 ⇒page 92, fig. 105 .
– 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 imprint on the through-loading bag).
Note
•Place the skis with the tips facing the front, 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.
Side compartments*
– You can open the compartment by turning the locks in the direction of arrow ⇒fig. 107 ⇒ fig. 108 .
On some vehicles the battery is located in the left compartment ⇒page 216. This
compartment is marked by the symbol  and can be opened by turning the
securing pins e.g with a coin or using a flat screwdriver.
In the right compartment ⇒fig. 108 is located the CD changer*, the TV tuner* and
the first-aid box.
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Fig. 107 Luggage compart-
ment: Left side compartment
Fig. 108 Luggage compart-
ment: Right side compart-
ment
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Clothes hooks*
A clothes hook is located above the rear doors ⇒fig. 109 .
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*.
Fig. 109 Rear door: Clothes
hooks
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