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The cigarette lighter and the power socket 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switched off or the ignition key withdrawn.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 avoid damagi ng 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 222, “Accessories, changes and replacement of
parts”.
Power socket in the luggage compartment– Open the cover of the power socket fig. 86 .
– Connect the plug of the electrical appliance to the socket.
You can only use the power socket for the connection of approved electrical accesso-
ries with a power uptake 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 87. Further information
page 222, “Accessories, changes and replacement of parts”.
Storage compartmentsOverviewYou will find the following storag e 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 (whe n accelerating or cornering) and may
distract you from concentrating on the traffic situation - risk of accident!
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!
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 86 Luggage compartment: Power
socket
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
page 89
Storage compartment on the dash panel*
page 90
Storage compartment in front centre console
page 90
Storage compartment for spectacles*
page 90
Storage compartment in the front and rear doors
page 91
Storage compartment below front passenger seat*
page 91
Front seat armrest with storage compartment*
page 91
Storage compartment in rear centre console*
page 92
Storage compartments in the luggage compartment*
page 93
Flexible storage compartment*
page 93
Clothes hooks
page 93
Through-loading bag*
page 94
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Storage compartment on the front passenger sideOpening and closing the storage compartment on the front passenger
side– Press the button fig. 87 - the lid folds down.
– Raise the lid and press it until the catch is heard to engage.
In the storage compartment are pin holders.
WARNING
The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
reasons.
Cooling of storage compar tment on front passenger side*The compartment is fitted with an isolatable entry for cooled air.– You can switch on the cooling system by pulling the lever in direction of arrow
fig. 88 .
– Switch off the cooling system by inserting the lever.
Opening the air supply when the air conditioning system is switched on allows cooled
air to flow into the storage compartment.
Opening the air inlet when the air conditioning system is on causes fresh or interior air
to flow into the storage compartment.
We recommend that you switch off the cooling if it is operating in the heating mode or
if you are not using the cooling system for the storage compartment.
Fig. 87 Dash panel: Storage compart-
ment on the front passenger side
Fig. 88 Storage compartment: Using
cooling system
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Storage compartment on the dash panel*– Press on the button fig. 89 in direction of arrow, the cover then folds upwards.
Certain model versions are equipped without lid for the storage compartment.
WARNING
The storage compartment is not a substi tute for the ashtray and must also
not be used for such purposes - risk of fire!
The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
reasons.
Do not put any highly inflammable obje cts or objects which are sensitive to
heat (e.g. lighters, spra ys, spectacles, carbonated drinks) in the storage
compartment.
Storage compartment in front centre consoleThe storage compartment without cover in th e centre console is foreseen for storage
of small objects.
WARNING
The storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and must also not
be used for such purposes - risk of fire!Storage compartment for spectacles*– Press the button fig. 91 , the storage compartment folds down.
Fig. 89 Dash panel: Storage compart-
ment
Fig. 90 Front centre console: Storage
compartmentFig. 91 Detail of the headliner: Storage
compartment for spectacles
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WARNING
The compartment must only be opened when removing or inserting the spec-
tacles and otherwise must be kept closed.
Caution
On vehicles which are fitted with an anti -theft alarm system*, the opened storage
compartment reduces the effectiveness of the sensors for the interior monitor*.Storage compartment in the front and rear doorsA bottle holder is located in the area fig. 92 of the storage compartment for the
front and rear doors.
WARNING
Use the area fig. 92 of the storage compartment only for storing objects
which do not project so that the effectiveness of the side airbag is not
impaired.
Storage compartment below front passenger seat*The storage compartment is foreseen for storing small objects of up to 1.5 kg. in
weight.
– Tilt the lock to open the flap and pull out the flap fig. 93 .
– Tilt the lock to close the flap and press flap close.Front seat armrest with storage compartment*Fig. 94 Armrest: Storage compartment / cooling of storage compartmentThe armrest is adjustable for height and length.Opening storage compartment– Open the lid of the armrest in the direction of arrow fig. 94 .
Fig. 92 Storage compartment in the
front doors
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Fig. 93 Front passenger seat: Storage
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Closing storage compartment
– Open the lid up to the stop, then you can fold it downwards.Setting height– First of all fold the lid to the bottom and lift it in the direction of arrow into one of the 4 fixed positions.Adjusting in forward/back direction– Push the lid into the desired position.Opening air inlet– Pull the lock page 91, fig. 94 in upward direction.Closing air inlet– Push the lock as far as the stop downwards.
On vehicles fitted with ai r conditioning, the storage compartment is equipped with a
lockable inlet for thermally treated (warmed-up) air.
At open air supply, air flows into the storag e with a temperature which is as high as the
one out of the air outlet nozzles, depending on temperature setting.
The air inlet in the storage compartment is connected to position
through adjust-
ment of the control dial for air distribution. This position causes the maximum amount
of air to flow into the storage compartment (depending on the rotary regulator posi-
tion for the fan).
You can use the storage compartment, for example, to temper drinks cans, etc.
If you do not use the air inlet in the storage compartment, the end cover should
always be kept closed.
Note
Push the lid of the armrest up to stop to the rear before operating the handbrake.
Storage compartment in rear centre console*The storage compartment is equipped with a removeable insert.
– Open the storage compartment by pullin g on the upper edge of the storage
compartment fig. 95 in the direction of arrow.
WARNING
The storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and must also not
be used for such purposes - risk of fire!
Caution
The storage compartment in the rear part of the centre console must be closed (other-
wise it could get damaged) before folding forward the rear middle seat.
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Fig. 95 Centre console at rear: Storage
compartment
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Storage compartments in the luggage compartment*Fig. 96 Luggage compartment: Storage compartmentsStorage compartments are located on bo th sides of the luggage compartment.
The removeable storage compartment fig. 96 on the left side is suitable for
stowing small objects weighing up to 1.5 kg.
The storage compartment fig. 96 on the right side is suitable for stowing small
objects weighing up to 0.5 kg.Flexible storage compartment*A flexible storage compartment is located on the right side of the luggage compart-
ment. The flexible storage compartment is foreseen for storing small objects of up to 8
kg. in weight.
Removing– Take hold of the flexible storage compartment at both upper corners.
– Press the upper corners to the inside and release the storage compartment by
pulling upwards.
– Remove by pulling towards you.Installing– Insert both ends of the flexible storage compartment into the openings of the right side trim panel of the luggage compartmen t and push it downwards until it locks.Clothes hooksThe clothes hooks are located on the middle pi llar and on the handle of the headliner
above each of the rear doors.
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.
The maximum permissable load of the hooks is 2 kg.
Do not use clothes hangers for hanging up items of clothing otherwise this
will interfere with the protection offered by the head airbag*.
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Fig. 97 Flexible storage compartment
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Removeable through-loading bag*The removeable through-loading bag is solely used for transporting
skis.Loading– Open a rear side door of the vehicle.
– Fold the backrest of the middle seat forwards page 74.
– Place the empty removeable through-load ing bag in the gap between the front and
rear seats in such a way that the end of the bag with the zip lies in the luggage
compartment.
– Open the boot lid.
– Push the skis into the removeable through-loading bag from the luggage compart- ment .
– Close the removeable through-loading bag with the zip.Securing– Pull the securing belt with both lock to ngues out of the pocket of the removeable
through-loading bag.
– Insert the lock tongues fig. 98 in the belt locks of the rear middle seat belt
, first of all on the one side and then on the other side.
– Place the securing belt in the middle of the skis between the heel and the tip of the
bindings and pull the secu ring belt tight at the free end of the belt .
WARNING
After placing the skis into the remove able through-loading bag, you must
secure it with the securing belt .
The securing belt must hold the skis tight.
Ensure that the securing belt for skis grasps the middle between the tip and
the heel element of the bi nding (see also imprint on the removeable through-
loading bag).Note
The removeable through-loading bag is foreseen for two pairs of skis. The total
weight of the skis which are transported must not exceed 10 kg.
You must put the skis and the sticks in the removeable through-loading bag with
the tips facing the rear.
If there are several pairs of skis in the removeable through-loading bag, ensure that
the bindings are positioned at the same height.
The removeable through-loading bag must never be folded together or stowed
when moist.
Fig. 98 Securing the removeable
through-loading bag
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Heating and air conditioning systemIntroductionDescription and informationIf the cooling system is switched on, the temperature and air humidity drops in the
vehicle. The wellbeing of the occupants of the car is enhanced as a result of this partic-
ularly at high outside temperatures and a high air humidity. The system prevents the
windows misting up during th e cold season of the year.
The heating effect is dependent upon the c oolant temperature, thus full heat output
only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
It is possible to briefly activate recirculat ed air mode in order to enhance the cooling
effect - heating page 99, Climatic page 99, Climatronic page 102.
The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free of ice, snow or leaves in order to
ensure that the heating and cooling systems operate properly.
After switching on the cooling Condensation from the evaporator of the air condi-
tioning may drip down and form a puddle be low the vehicle. This is quite normal and
not an indication of a leak!
WARNING
For your own safety and that of other road users, ensure that all the
windows are free of ice, snow and mistin g. Please familiarize yourself about
how to correctly operate th e heating and ventilation systems, how to demist
and defrost the windows, as well as with the cooling mode.
You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time,
as “stale” air may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, divert your
attention and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident
increases. Switch recirculated air mode off as soon as the windows begin
misting up.
Note
The used air streams out through the air removal openings in the luggage compart-
ment.
If the cooling system has not been switched on for a lengthy period, odours may
be produced at the evaporator because of deposits. Switch the cooling system on at
least once a month for approximately 5 minu tes at the highest blower stage - also
during the cold season of the year - in order to avoid such odours. Also open a window
for a short time.
We recommend that you do not smoke in the vehicle when the recirculating air
mode is operating since the smoke which is drawn at the evaporator from the interior
of the vehicle forms deposits in the evapor ator of the air conditioning system. This
produces a permanent odour when the air conditioning system is operating which can
only be eliminated through considerable effort and expense (replacement of
compressor).
Please refer to the information regarding the recirculated air mode for heating
page 99 and/or for Climatic page 99 or Climatronic page 102.
Using the air conditioning system economicallyThe compressor on the air conditioning syst em uses power from the engine when in
cooling mode which will effect the fuel consumption.
It recommended to open the windows or the doors of a vehicle for which the interior
has been strongly heated through the effect of direct sunlight in order to allow the
heated air to escape.
The cooling system should not be switched on while travelling when the window is
open.
The desired interior temperature can also be achieved without switching in the cooling
system just by switching to fresh air mode.
For the sake of the environment
When you economize on fuel, you also reduce pollutant emissions.
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