Seats and Storage73
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Cigarette lighter*, power socketsCigarette lighter
You can also use the socket on the ci garette lighter for other electrical
appliances.Using the cigarette lighter– Press in the button of the cigarette lighter fig. 86 .
– 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 appliance into the socket of the cigarette lighter.
The 12 volt power socket can also be used to supply power to additional electrical
accessories with a power uptake up to 120 watts.
WARNING
Take care when using the cigarette lighter! Not paying proper attention or
incorrect use the cigarette lighter in an uncontrolled manner may result in
burns.
The cigarette lighter and the power sock et also operates when the ignition
is switched off or the ignition key withdrawn. You should therefore never leave
children unattended in the vehicle.Caution
Always use matching plugs to av oid damaging the power socket.
Note
Connecting electrical components when the engine is not running will drain
the battery of the vehicle - risk of battery draining!
Further information page 166, “Accessories, changes and replacement of
parts”.
Power socket in the luggage compartment (Combi)The socket is located on the left in the luggage compartment.
– Open the cover of the power socket fig. 87 .
– Connect the plug of the electrical appliance to the socket.
Fig. 86 Centre console: Ciga-
rette lighter
Fig. 87 Luggage compartment:
Power socket
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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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