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uses more fuel. For this reason you should always take off the roof rack when
it is not in use.
Drink holderFront drink holder

– To open the drink holder, press the symbol
 on the drink holder
lid ⇒fig. 131
– To close the drink holder, press it in until it engages.
WARNING
•Do not put any hot drinks in the drink holder while the vehicle is
moving. You can be scalded if the hot liquid is spilt.
•Do not use hard china cups or glasses. These could cause injury in the
event of an accident.
Drink holder in the rear armrest*Opening the drink holder
–Press the symbol
 ⇒fig. 132 .
Adjusting the retainer arm
– To adjust one of the retainer arms , release it by pressing in the direction indicated (arrow) and move it as required.
The retainer arm should be positioned against the drink holder so that it is
held securely.
Fig. 131 Detailed view of
the dash panel: Drink
holder
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 132 Drink holder in
the rear armrest
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154One or two drink holders can be held in the centre console.
WARNING
•Do not put any hot drinks in the drink holder while the vehicle is
moving. You can be scalded if the hot liquid is spilt.•Do not use hard china cups or glasses. These could cause injury in the
event of an accident.
Ashtray*, cigarette lighter* and electric
sockets*Front ashtray*
Opening the ashtray
– Lightly press the front part of the ashtray ⇒fig. 133 .
Removing the ashtray
– Take hold of the sides of the ashtray ⇒ fig. 133 and lift it out.
Fitting the ashtray casing
– Insert the casing and press it into its mountings.
WARNING
Never put waste paper in the ashtray, as this could cause a fire.Rear ashtray
Fig. 133 Centre console:
Open ashtray
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Fig. 134 Rear ashtray
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Opening the ashtray
– Lift the lid.
Removing the ashtray
– Take hold of the lid ⇒page 154, fig. 134 and lift out the ashtray.
Fitting the ashtray casing
– Open the lid on the ashtray and press the casing into the mounting as far as it will go.
WARNING
Never put waste paper in the ashtray, as this could cause a fire.
Cigarette lighter*
The 12 volt socket for the cigarette lighter can also be used as
a power source for other electrical appliances.Using the cigarette lighter
–Press in the ciga rette lighter button.
– Wait for the lighter to pop out slightly.
– Pull out the cigarette lighter immediately.
– Use the glowing heater element of the cigarette lighter to light your cigarette.
– Put the cigarette lighter back in its socket.
Operating the socket
– Take out the cigarette lighter.
Fig. 135 Cigarette lighter
in the centre console
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– Insert the plug of the electrical appliance into the cigarette lighter socket.The cigarette lighter ⇒fig. 135 e m ploys a standa rd 12 volt so cket , wh ich can
also be used as a power source for electrical appliances. The appliances
connected to the socket must not exceed a power rating of 100 W.
WARNING
•Be careful when using the electric cigarette lighter. Carelessness or
negligence when using the cigarette lighter can cause burns.•The lighter will only work when the ignition is switched on.•The electrical sockets and, therefore, any appliances connected to
them will only work when the ignition is switched on.Caution
Always use the correct type of plugs to avoid damaging the sockets.
Note
The use of electrical appliances with the engine switched off will cause a
battery discharge.
Electric socket in the luggage compartment*
Electrical equipment can be connected to the 12 volt socket.– Lift the electrical socket cover ⇒ fig. 136.
– Insert the plug of the electrical appliance into the socket.Electrical equipment can be connected to the 12 volt socket. The appliances
connected to the socket must not exceed a power rating of 100 W.
WARNING
The power points, and any accessories connected to them are also func-
tional with the ignition switched off or the key removed. To avoid the risk
of injury, never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
Caution
Always use the correct type of plugs to avoid damaging the sockets.
Fig. 136 Detailed view of
the side trim in the
luggage compartment: 12
volt socket
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Note
The use of electrical appliances with the engine switched off will cause a
battery discharge.230 volt socket for Europlug*
Electrical equipment can also be connected to the 230 volt
socket in the centre console.The 230 Volt socket can only be used when the engine is running
⇒.
In vehicles with folding cover:
– Hold the cover of the socket at the lower recess.
– Lift the cover to open ⇒ fig. 137. Inserting the Europlug
– Insert the Europlug in the socket. The childproof safety device on
the socket is deactivated.
– If necessary, press the Europlug as far as possible into the socket
to ensure it is correctly inserted and will not jump out of place
while driving over a bump or similar.
LED warning lamp above socket
Equipment which may be connected
The 230 volt socket can be used to connect electrical equipment with a Euro-
plug. Please note that the power consumption in this socket must not exceed
150 watts (peaks of 300 watts).
Even when more than one appliance is connected, the total consumption of
all the appliances must not exceed 150 watts. If necessary, please refer to the
manufacturer's label to confirm the power consumption of the connected
equipment.
All connected appliances should be in perfect working order without any
faults.
WARNING
•Heavy appliances or connectors (for example, adapters) which hang
down directly from the Europlug socket may damage the socket with the
resultant risk of injury.
Fig. 137 Centre console:
230 volt socket
Steady green
light:
The childproof safety device is disconnected. The socket
is ready for use
Flashing red
light:
There is a fault, for example, disconnection due to
excess current or temperature
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158•Ensure that appliances connected to the socket are secure to prevent
them from being thrown around the vehicle in the event of sharp braking or
an accident. This could result in severe injury or loss of life ⇒page 16,
“Storing objects”.•Never spill liquid over the socket – there is a risk of death. If any mois-
ture enters the socket, ensure that it is thoroughly dry before using.•Improper use of the sockets or electrical accessories can lead to serious
injuries or cause a fire, with the resultant risk of injury.•Children must never be left alone in the vehicle with the engine
running. They could cause an accident.•Appliances connected to the socket do not behave in the same way as
when they are connected to the mains power supply. They may overheat
during use and cause injury.•When using adapters and extension leads, the childproof safety device
on the 230 volt socket is disconnected and the socket is live. Risk of injury!.•Never insert objects which conduct electricity, such as a needle, in the
pins of the 230 volt socket. There is a risk of death.•Always switch off electrical appliances connected to the socket if the
inverter goes off as a result of overheating. Failure to comply could result
in injuries.Caution
•The instructions for handling appliances connected to the socket must be
observed.•If the power consumption of the appliances connected exceeds 150
watts, the socket inverter will overheat. If the temperature exceeds a certain
value, the inverter will switch off. It may also switch off if the outside temper-
ature is very high, even if the power consumption is normal. The inverter will
switch on again automatically after it has cooled down. Appliances connected to the socket, and which have been left switched on, will automat-
ically come back on
⇒.
•Do not connect neon lamps to the socket. For technical reasons, these
could break down.•Do not connect 115 volt appliances to the 230 volt power socket, as they
could be damaged. If you have any queries, please check the manufacturer's
label for details of the power supply accepted by the appliance.•With some adapters, for example for laptops, their built-in overload
disconnection system prevents the equipment from switching on in the event
of an excessive star t-up current. In this case, disconnect the adapter from the
power supply and try to reconnect after ten seconds.Note
•Non-insulated equipment may cause interference to the radio or vehicle
electronics.•The Europlug socket has a built-in childproof device and only carries live
current when the Europlug is correctly plugged in.•Some appliances may not operate correctly in the absence of adequate
power (watts).•In some countries this socket is 115 volts. Therefore the socket should
have a different inverter installed at the factory. You can obtain retrofit kits
from your Authorised Technical Service. Do not connect 115 Volt appliances
to the 230 Volt socket.•The use of electrical equipment in the vicinity of the aerial in the rear
window may cause interference to the reception of stations broadcasting in
AM.
WARNING (continued)
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CompartmentsOverview
There are several storage compartments at various points in
the vehicle.Your vehicle has the following storage compartments:
Some of the compartments listed are only provided in certain models or are
optional extras.
Glove compartment
The lockable glove compartment is equipped with a light.Opening the glove compartment
– Pull the handle on the lid in the direction indicated (arrow)
⇒fig. 138 and open the lid.
Closing the glove compartment
– Close the lid and push it in until it engages.If the side lights or headlights are switched on, the light in the glove compart-
ment comes on when it is opened.
The lid has separate holders for a pen and a note pad.
First-aid kit*Emergency triangle*Glove compartment
⇒ page 159
Storage compartment in the centre consoleOn-board documentation compartment*Compartments in the door trims
⇒page 160
Coat hooks
⇒page 160
Side storage compartment in luggage com-
partment
Fig. 138 Glove compart-
ment
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WARNING
For safety reasons, the glove compartment must always be closed when
the vehicle is moving. Failure to do so could result in an accident.Compartments in the door trim
Storage compartments are provided in the door trims.
WARNING
The storage compartments in the door trims should only be used to store
small objects. Make sure that they are stored safely inside the compart-
ment, as they might otherwise impair the protection offered by the side
airbags.
Coat hooks
There is a coat hook above each of the rear doors.
WARNING
•Please make sure that any items of clothing hanging from the coat
hooks do not obstruct your view to the rear.•The coat hooks should only be used for lightweight clothing. Do not
leave any heavy or sharp objects in the pockets.•Do not use clothes hangers to hang up the clothing, as this could inter-
fere with the function of the head-protection airbags*.
Fig. 139 Door trim with
storage compartment
Fig. 140 Area above the
rear doors: Coat hooks
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