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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
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The storage compartment is not a substi tute for the ashtray and must also
not be used for such purposes - risk of fire!
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The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
reasons.
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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
compartment
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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
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Ensure that any clothes hanging from the hooks do not impair your vision to
the rear.
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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.
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The maximum permissable load of the hooks is 2 kg.
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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
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After placing the skis into the remove able through-loading bag, you must
secure it with the securing belt .
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The securing belt must hold the skis tight.
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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
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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.
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You must put the skis and the sticks in the removeable through-loading bag with
the tips facing the rear.
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If there are several pairs of skis in the removeable through-loading bag, ensure that
the bindings are positioned at the same height.
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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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Starting-off and DrivingSetting steering wheel positionFig. 105 Adjustable steering wheel: Lever next to the steering column / safe distance to the
steering wheelYou can set the height and the forward/back position of the steering wheel to the
desired position.
– Adjust the driver seat  page 12.
– Pull the lever below the steering wheel down  fig. 105 - left  .
– Set the steering wheel to the desired position (concerning height and forward/back position).
– Push the lever upwards as far as the stop.
WARNING
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You must not adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving!
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The driver must maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the steering wheel
 fig. 105 . Not maintaining this minimum dist ance will mean that the airbag
system will not be able to properly protect you - hazard!
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For safety reasons the lever must always be firmly pushed up to avoid the
steering wheel altering its po sition unintentionally when driving - risk of acci-
dent!
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If you adjust the steering wheel furthe r towards the head, you will reduce
the protection offered by the driver airbag in the event of an accident. Check
that the steering wheel is aligned to the chest.
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When driving, hold the steering wheel with both hands firmly on the outer
edge in the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock position. Never hold the steering wheel
firmly in the 12 o'clock position or in another way (e.g. in the middle of the
steering wheel or at the inne r steering wheel edge). In such cases, injuries to the
arms, the hands and the head can occur when the driver airbag is deployed.
Ignition lockPetrol engines
- ignition switched off, engine off, the steering can be locked.
- ignition switched on
- start engine
Diesel engines - interruption of fuel supply, ignition swit ched off, engine off, the steering can be
locked.
- heating glow plugs on, ignition switched on
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Fig. 106 Ignition lock positions
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You should not switch on any major elec trical components during the heating
period otherwise the vehicle battery will be drained unnecessarily.
- start engine
Applies to all models:
Position
To lock the steering , with the ignition key withdrawn, turn the steering wheel until the
steering locking pin is heard to engage. You should always lock the steering as a general
rule if you leave your vehicle. This acts as a deterrent against possible theft of your
vehicle .
Position
Move the steering wheel back and forward a little if the ignition key cannot, or cannot
easily be turned into this position, in order to release the steering lock.
Position
The engine is started in this position. At the same time, major electrical components
are switched off for short periods. The ignition key moves back into position when
one releases the key.
The ignition key must be turned back into position each time before starting the
engine again. The starter repeat lock in th e ignition lock prevents the starter being
engaged when the engine is r unning and thus getting damaged.
Ignition key withdrawal lock (automatic gearbox)
You can only withdraw the ignition key after switching off the ignition if the selector
lever is in position P.
WARNING
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When driving, the ignition key must always be in the position (ignition
switched on) without the engine running. This position is indicated by the
warning lights coming on. If this is not the case, it could result in unexpected
locking of the steering wh eel - risk of accident!
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Only remove the ignition key from the ignition lock when the vehicle has
come to a standstill (by applying the handbrake or moving the selector lever
into the position P). The steering lock can engage imme diately - risk of acci-
dent!
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Always withdraw the ignition key if you are going to leave the vehicle, even
for a short time. This is particularly important if children are left in the vehicle.
The children might otherwise start the engi ne or switch on electrical equipment
(e.g. power windows) - risk of accident or injury!
Starting the engineGeneral
You can only start the engine only using an original ignition key.
Place the gearshift lever into neutral (or place the selector lever to the position P or
N in the case of an automatic gearbox) and put on the handbrake firmly before starting
the engine.
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Before starting, it is necessary to depres s the clutch pedal and to hold it pressed
until the engine starts. If you start the engi ne without depressing the clutch pedal, the
engine does not start and a message is show n in the display of the instrument cluster
to remind you of th e necessity to depress the clutch pedal.
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Let go of the key as soon as the engine starts otherwise there may be damage to
the starter.
The engine running noises may louder at first be louder for a short time after starting
the cold engine until oil pressure can be built up in the hydraulic valve clearance
compensation. This is quite normal and is not an operating problem.
If the engine does not start ...
You can use the battery of anothe r vehicle as a jump-start aid page 228.
It is only possible to tow-start vehicles fitt ed with a manual gearbox. The tow-starting
distance must not be more than 50 metres page 231.
WARNING
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Never run the engine in non ventilated or enclosed areas. The exhaust gases
of the engine contain besides the odorless and colourless carbon monoxide a
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