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Ashtray*Front ashtrayOpening ashtray– Press on the bottom part of the cover of the ashtray at the point of the arrow
fig. 83 .Removing ashtray insert– Remove the ashtray insert in direction of arrow .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!
Fig. 83 Centre console: Front
ashtrayFig. 84 Remove ashtray and
replace
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Fig. 85 Low centre console: Rear
ashtray
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The power socket, which fulfils the requirem ents of DIN standard ISO 4165, must only
be used for connecting approv ed electrical accessories with a power uptake of up to
120 watts. The vehicle battery will be discharged in the process if the engine is
stationary.
The same remarks apply here as for page 73.
Further information page 166, “Accessories, change s and replacement of parts”.Storage compartmentsOverviewYou will find the following storage facilities in your vehicle:
WARNING

Please do not place anything on top of the dash panel. Such objects might
slide or fall down when driving (when accelerating or cornering) and may
distract you from concentrating on the traffic situation - risk of accident!

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 interference 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 fo otwell of the driver. You would then no
longer be able to apply the brakes, oper ate the clutch 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 lid in direction of arrow fig. 88 and fold it downwards.
– Raise the lid and press it until the catch is heard to engage.
The storage compartment can be locked an d unlocked using the vehicle key (if the
storage compartment is lockable*).
WARNING
The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
reasons.
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
 page 74
Storage compartment below steering wheel
 page 9
Storage compartment in the middle part of the dash
panel
page 9
Storage compartment for spectacles*
page 75
Storage compartment in the front doors
 page 9
Front seat armrest with storage compartment*
page 75
Rear armrest with storage compartment*
page 76
Clothes hooks*
page 76
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 88 Dash panel: Storage
compartment on the front
passenger side
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
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. 89 .Removing– Open the storage compartment in the vertical position and take it out by pulling on
the hinge.Installing– Installation takes place in the reverse order.
WARNING
The compartment must only be opened when removing or inserting objects
and otherwise must be kept closed.
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. 90 .
– 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 restrict ed if the armrest is folded down. In city
traffic the armrest should not be folded down.
Fig. 89 Centre console: Storage
compartment for spectacles
Fig. 90 Armrest: Storage
compartment
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Rear seat armrest with storage compartment*– The armrest can be folded forwards in di rection of arrow with the aid of the belt
 fig. 91 .
– The armrest includes a storage compartment. Press the button in direction of arrow and open the storage compartment in direction of arrow .
Clothes hooks*A clothes hook is located above the rear doors fig. 93 .
WARNING

Ensure that any clothes hanging from the hooks do not impair your vision to
the rear.

Use the hooks for hanging only light item s of clothing and ensure that there
are no heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets.
Fig. 91 Rear seats: ArmrestFig. 92 Rear seats: Fold the
armrest forwards
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A2
Fig. 93 Rear door: Clothes hooks
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