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Rear seatsFolding down rear seats
Folding seat down
– Remove the head restraint ⇒page 108.
– Pull the front edge of the seat cushion ⇒fig. 72 upwards in
the direction of the arrow.
– Lift the cushion forwards in the direction of the arrow.
– Pull the release button ⇒fig. 73 in the direction of the arrow and
fold the backrest forwards
– Insert the head restraints in the spaces on the rear of the seat cushion which are visible when the seat cushion is lowered.
Folding seat forward
– Remove the head restraints from the spaces in the seat cushion.
– Lift the backrest, before securing it, replace the head restraints in
the seat cushion, and then click the seat correctly onto the
locking rails.
– Once the backrest is locked, pull on the central seat belt or directly on the backrest to check that the backrest has properly
engaged in position.
– Check that the position lever is in neutral position.
– Lower the cushion and push it backwards below the seat belt
buckles.
– Press the front part of the cushion downwards.
Fig. 72 Folding up the
rear seat cushionFig. 73 Button for
unlocking the rear back-
rest
A1
A2
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112On split rear seats
11) the backrest and cushion can be lowered and raised
respectively in two sections.
WARNING
•Please be careful when folding back the backrest! Injuries can be
caused if the seat height is adjusted without due care and attention.•Do no trap or damage seat belts when raising the backrest.•After raising the backrest, check it has engaged properly in position. Do
t h is by p u ll i n g o n t h e ce n t ral s e at b e l t o r d i re c t l y o n t h e b ack re s t a n d ch e ck
that the position lever is in the neutral position.•The three point automatic seat belt only works correctly when the back-
rest of the central seat is correctly engaged.
Storage compartmentStorage compartment on the front passenger side The compartment can be opened by pulling the lever ⇒fig. 74 .
Passenger side storage compartment with air cooling*
– Open the storage compartment.
– Turn the cooling on or off with the rotary knob.
WARNING
Always keep the storage compartment cover closed while the vehicle is in
motion in order to reduce the risk of injury caused by a sudden braking or
by an accident.
11)Optional equipment
Fig. 74 Passenger side:
storage compartment
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Note
•The storage compartment cooling is only activated when the air condi-
tioning is running with the cooling mode selected.•We recommend you switch off the compartment cooling if the air condi-
tioner is on heating mode.Storage compartment on the driver side
There is an storage compartment on the driver side
Navigator bracket on dash panel*
Your vehicle can be equipped with a portable navigator
mounting bracket.
Fig. 75 Driver side
compartment
Fig. 76 Mounting bracket
for navigator on dash
panel.F i g . 7 7 B r a c k e t w i t h o p e n
cover for placing the navi-
gator.
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114It is necessary to use a specific adapter for each navigator, so consult your
Technical Service. This bracket supplies power to the portable navigator.Storage compartment under front seats*To o p e n
– The compartment is opened by pulling on the lever and assisting
it with your hand.
To c l o s e
– Press the cover inwards until the closed drawer clicks into posi- tion.
NoteThe storage drawer will hold a maximum weight of 1.5 kg.
Seat storage pocket*There is a storage pocket on the rear of the front seats.
Fig. 78 Storage compart-
ment under the front seat
Fig. 79 Seat storage
pocket
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Front drink holder*There are two cup holders in the centre console in front of the gear lever
⇒fig. 80 .
WARNING
•Never place hot drinks in the cup holders. During normal or sudden
driving manoeuvres, sudden braking or an accident, the hot drink could be
spilled. Danger of scalding.•Never use rigid materials (for example, glass or ceramic), these could
cause injury in the case of an accident.•When travelling the drinks holder should always be closed to prevent
risk in the event of sudden breaking or accident.
Rear drink holder* On the rear part of the centre console, behind the hand brake, there is a cup
holder installed* ⇒fig. 81.
Fig. 80 Front cup holders
in the centre console
Fig. 81 Cup holder in the
centre console
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116Ashtrays, cigarette lighter and power socketAshtray*Opening and closing the ashtray
– To open the ashtray, lift the cover ⇒fig. 82 .
– To close, push the cover down.
Emptying the ashtray
– Extract the ashtray and empty it.
WARNING
Never put paper in the ashtray. Hot ash could ignite the paper in the
ashtray and cause a fire.
Cigarette lighter*– Press on the cigarette lighter ⇒ fig. 83 to activate it ⇒.
– Wait for the lighter to pop out slightly.
– Pull out the cigarette lighter and light the cigarette on the glowing coil.
WARNING
•Improper use of the cigarette lighter can lead to serious injuries or start
a fire.•Using the lighter carefully. Carelessness or negligence when using the
cigarette lighter can cause burns, risk of injury.•The lighter only works when the ignition is turned on or the engine is
running. To avoid the risk of fire, never leave children alone inside the
vehicle.
Fig. 82 Ashtray
Fig. 83 Lighter
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Power socketThe 12 Volt cigarette lighter power socket can also be used for other electrical
components with a power rating of up to 120 Watt. When the engine is
switched off, however, the vehicle battery will discharge. For further informa-
tion see ⇒page 181.
WARNING
The power sockets and the connected accessories will only operate when
the ignition is on or when the engine is running. Improper use of the
sockets or electrical accessories can lead to serious injuries or cause a fire.
To avoid the risk of injury, never leave children alone inside the vehicle.
Note
•The use of electrical appliances with the engine switched off will cause a
battery discharge.
•Before using any electrical accessories, see the instructions in
⇒ page 181.Power socket in the luggage compartment*
Electrical equipment can be connected to the 12 volt socket.– Lift the power socket cover ⇒fig. 85 .
– 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.
Caution
Always use the correct type of plugs to avoid damaging the sockets.
Fig. 84 Front power
socket
Fig. 85 Detailed view of
the side trim in the
luggage compartment: 12
volt socket
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Note•The power sockets will only work with the ignition on.•The use of electrical appliances with the engine switched off will cause a
battery discharge.Auxiliary audio input connection (AUX)*– Lift the AUX cover ⇒fig. 86 .
– Insert the plug as far as possible (see radio manual).
AUX/USB input connection* For information concerning the use of this equipment, please see the Radio
handbook.
Fig. 86 AUX connection
on the central console
(depending on the equip-
ment)
Fig. 87 AUX/USB* input
connection (depending on
the equipment)
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