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WARNING
•The folding trays may not be folded down whilst the vehicle is in motion
and anyone is seated on the second row of seats. There is a risk on injury
during a sudden braking manoeuvre! The tray must therefore be closed and
properly secured whilst the vehicle is in motion.•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.Caution
When driving, do not leave open cans in the cup holders. The drink might be
spilt on braking, for example, and could damage the vehicle.Roof storage compartment*
There are four storage compartments in the roof
– Press the button on the cover to open these compartments ⇒fig. 105 . The cover will then open.
– To close the cover, press it up until it engages.
WARNING
Always keep the storage area cover closed while the vehicle is in motion to
reduce the risk of injury during a sudden braking manoeuvre or in the event
of an accident and to prevent any items from being thrown through the
vehicle interior.
Fig. 105 Roof storage
compartments
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– Use the fastening rings located on the side of the luggage compartment to attach the retaining net ⇒ page 147, fig. 108.
Note•Do not exceed the maximum authorised weight for the vehicle
⇒ page 291.Other storage areasOther storage areas can be found:•in the centre console,•in the door trims (front and rear),•in the side trims of the luggage compartment,•in the spare wheel recess in the luggage compartment (only on vehicles
with an optional anti-puncture kit*.
The clothes hooks are located on the rear roof handles.WARNING
•Do not store loose objects on the dash panel. These objects could be
flung through the passenger compartment when the vehicle is moving (e.g.
while accelerating, braking or cornering) and distract the driver. Risk of
accident.•Ensure that no objects can fall from the centre console or other storage
areas into the driver footwell while the vehicle is moving. In the event of a
sudden braking manoeuvre, you will not be able to use the brake, clutch or
accelerator. Risk of accident.•Clothing hung on the coat hooks must not restrict the driver’s view.
Risk of accident. The coat hooks are intended only for use with light arti- cles of clothing. Do not leave any hard, sharp or heavy objects in hanging
articles of clothing. During sudden br
aking manoeuvres or accidents, espe-
cially those involving airbag deployment, these objects could injure the
vehicle occupants.
Front drinks holdersIn the centre console, in front of the gear lever, there are two drink holders
⇒ fig. 109.
WARNING
•Never place hot drinks in the drink holders. During normal or sudden
driving manoeuvres, sudden braking or an accident, the hot drink could be
spilled. Danger of scalding.WARNING (continued)
Fig. 109 Front drink
holders
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Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
•Never use rigid materials (for example, glass or ceramic), these could
cause injury in the case of an accident.
Rear drink holder*/ Armrest*
Opening and closing the armrest*/ drink holder*
– To open, pull the loop in the direction of the arrow ⇒fig. 110
.
– To close, lift the Drink holder*/ armrest* in the direction of the arrow ⇒fig. 111 .
WARNING
Ensure that the load in the luggage compartment is correctly secured with
the retainer net when travelling with the armrest down ⇒page 147.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 110 Opening the
rear drink holders
Fig. 111 Rear
armrest/drink holder
A1
A2
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Technical Specifications
Multi-purpose mobile storage compartment* - General information
This storage compartment may only be placed in the central
area of the rear seat
Opening
– Lift the cover , in area ⇒fig. 114 .
Closing
– Push the cover down, until it clips into place.Uses of the mobile storage compartment•The front open glove compartment may be used to store small objects
that will not damage passengers in the event that the objects are flung
around the interior of the vehicle.•The cup holders are used for holding drink cans or cups.•The elastic belt on the side may be used for keeping papers and maga-
zines.•The tables may be used as a support for writing.
To use the table ⇒ fig. 115, it must be removed from its compartment in
the side of the mobile storage compartment and fitted into slot ⇒fig. 115
on the front section of the mobile storage compartment.
The table in the right-hand compartment is fitted in the left-hand slot of the
front of the mobile storage compartment and the table in the left-hand
compartment is fitted in the right-hand slot.
The tables have two positions for use and cannot be interchanged.WARNING
•The mobile storage compartment supports a maximum load of 5 kg. Do
not overload.•Do not drive when the cover of the mobile storage compartment is
open.•Do not drive when the tables are set up for use.
Fig. 114 Mobile storage
compartment. OpeningFig. 115 Mobile storage
compartment. Functions
AB
AA
AC
AD
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152•When the vehicle is moving, keep the tables stored inside the mobile
storage compartment with the cover closed, and likewise when they are
not in use•Never place hot drinks in the cup holders. The drink may spill and cause
burns when the vehicle is moving.•Do not leave cans in the cup holders when the vehicle is in motion,
there is a danger that the can may be flung around the vehicle and cause
injury.•Make sure that the mounting plate is correctly clipped onto the cushion
frame.•When the plate is not in use, store inside the storage compartment.•When the mobile storage compartment is not in use, it should always
be fastened by the retaining net in the luggage compartment.Note
•Check that the mobile storage compartment is correctly fitted, pulling it
forwards by the front glove compartment and checking that both safety clips
are correctly clipped onto the rings.
Ashtrays*, cigarette lighter* and electrical
socketsAshtray* Opening and closing the ashtray
– To open the ashtray, lift the cover ⇒ fig. 116.
– 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.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 116 Ashtray located
in the front drink holder
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Cigarette lighter* – Press on the cigarette lighter ⇒fig. 117 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 ca n 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.
Electrical sockets
Electrical equipment can be connected to any of the 12 volt
sockets.Electrical accessories may be connected to the 12 volt power point in the front
centre console ⇒fig. 118 and in the luggage compartment*. The appliances
connected to each power point must not exceed a power rating of 120 Watt.
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.
Fig. 117 The cigarette
lighter is located in the
electric socket on the
front of the centre console
Fig. 118 Electric socket,
centre console, front
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MEDIA-IN* connectorFor information concerning the use of this equipment, please see the Radio
handbook.
First-aid kit, warning triangle, fire
extinguisherWarning triangleThe warning triangle* is located in a storage compartment under the rear
shelf ⇒fig. 122 .
Note
•The warning triangle is not part of the vehicle’s standard equipment.First-aid kit and fire extinguisherThe first-aid kit* is located in a storage box on the left side of the luggage
compartment.
Fig. 121 Connection in
central armrest compart-
ment
Fig. 122 Warning
triangle storage under the
rear cover
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156The fire extinguisher* is attached to the luggage compartment carpet with
Ve lcro.
Note
•The first-aid kit and the fire extinguisher are not part of the vehicle’s
standard equipment.•The first aid kit must comply with legal requirements.•Observe the expiry date of the contents of the first aid kit. After it has
expired you should purchase a new one.•The fire extinguisher must comply with legal requirements.•Ensure that the fire extinguisher is fully functional. The fire extinguisher
should, therefore, be checked regularly. The sticker on the fire extinguisher
will inform you of the next date for checking.•Before acquiring accessories and emergency equipment see the instruc-
tions in “Accessories and spares” ⇒page 224.Luggage compartmentStoring objects
All luggage must be securely stowed.Please observe the following points to ensure the vehicle handles
well at all times:
– Distribute the load as evenly as possible.
– Place heavy objects as far forward in the luggage compartment
as possible. – Secure luggage in the luggage compartment with suitable straps
on the fastening rings.
WARNING
•Loose luggage and other loose items in the vehicle can cause serious
injuries.•Loose objects in the luggage compartment can suddenly move and
change the way the vehicle handles.•During sudden manoeuvres or accidents, loose objects in the
passenger compartment can be flung forward, injuring vehicle occupants.•Always store objects in the luggage compartment and secure with suit-
able straps. This is especially important for heavy objects.•When you transport heavy objects, always take in account that a
change in the centre of gravity can also cause changes in vehicle handling.•Please observe information on safe driving ⇒page 7, “Safe driving”.Caution
Hard objects on the shelf could chafe against the wires of the heating
element in the rear window and cause damage.
Note
The ventilation slots in front of the rear side windows must not be covered as
this would prevent stale air being extracted from the vehicle.
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