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Insert ashtray insert – Insert the ashtray insert and press it slightly in direction of arrow .
WARNING
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire!Rear ashtrayRemoving ashtray– Fold the cover backwards and remove the ashtray in direction of
arrow.
Replacing ashtray – Press the ashtray vertically downwards and fold the cover down.There is a can holder attached to
the inner side of
the ashtray cover.
WARNING
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire!
Cigarette lighter*, power socketsCigarette 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. 91
.
– Wait until the button jumps forward. – Remove the cigarette lighter immediately and use it.– Insert the cigarette lighter again into the socket. Using the 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 a
dditional electrical
accessories with a power uptake up to 180 watts.
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Fig. 90 Low centre console: Rear ashtray
Fig. 91 Centre console: Ciga-rette lighter
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may distract you from concentrating on the traffic situation - risk of acci- dent!•
Use the storage 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.•
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 clut
ch or accelerator
- risk of accident!Storage compartment on the front passenger sideOpening and closing the storage compartment on the front passenger side – Pull the handle of the li
d in direction of arrow
⇒
fig. 93
and fold it
downwards.
– Raise the lid and press it until the catch is heard to engage.The storage compartment can be locked and unlocked using the vehicle key (if the storage compartment is lockable*).
WARNING
The storage compartment mu
st always be closed when driving for safety
reasons.Storage compartment for spectacles*Opening and closing the storage compartment for spectacles – Press on the cover of the storage compartment at the point of the
arrow, the compartment opens or closes
⇒
fig. 94
.
Removing – Open the storage compartment in the vertical position and take it out
by pulling on the hinge.
Installing – Installation takes plac
e in the reverse order.
WARNING
The compartment must only be opened
when removing or inserting objects
and otherwise must be kept closed.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 93 Dash panel: Storage compartment on the front passenger side
Fig. 94 Centre console: Storage compartment for spectacles
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Note
Do not insert particularly large spectacles.Front seat armrest with storage compartment*The armrest is adjustable in height. Opening storage compartment – Press button
⇒
fig. 95
.
– Open the lid of the armrest in the direction of arrow. Closing storage compartment – Fold down the cover of the armrest. Setting height – Press the button in direction of arrow. – Fold the armrest downwards or upwards and release the button.
Note
The moving space of the arms can be restricted if the armrest is folded down. In city traffic the armrest should not be folded down.Rear seat armrest with storage compartment*– The armrest can be folded forwards
in direction of arrow with the aid
of the belt
⇒
fig. 96
.
Fig. 95 Armrest: Storage compartment
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Fig. 96 Rear seats: ArmrestFig. 97 Rear seats: Fold the armrest forwards
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