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Net partition* (Combi)Use the net partition be hind the rear seatsFig. 62 Folding down the storage compartment cover/pulling out the net partitionPulling out– Fold down the storage compartmen t cover behind the rear seats fig. 62 - left.
– Pull the net partition at the bracket out of the housing in direction of the holders .
– Insert the cross rod into one of the mo unts and push the cross rod forwards.
– In the same way, fix the cross rod to the other side of the vehicle, mount .
– Fold the storage compartment cover downwards.Folding– Fold down the storage compartmen t cover behind the rear seats fig. 62 .
– Pull the cross rod back slightly, first on the one side then on the other side and
take the cross rod out of the mounts .
– Hold the cross rod in such a way that the net partition can roll up slowly and
without damage into housing .
– Fold the storage compartment cover downwards.
If you wish to use the entire luggage compartment, you can remove the luggage
compartment cover page 56, fig. 61 .
WARNING
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First check for yourself that the cross road is inserted into the mounts in
the front position!
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Pay attention that the rear seat backrest is correctly interlocked. It is only
then that the three-point seat belt for the middle seat can reliably fulfil its
function.
Using the net partition behind the front seatsPulling out– Fold the rear seats forwards page 51
– Pull the net partition net at the plate out of the housing fig. 63 .
– Insert the cross rod into the mount first on the one side and push the cross rod forwards.
– In the same way, fix the cross rod to the other side of the vehicle, mount .Folding–Pull the cross rod back slightly, first on the one side then on the other side and
take the cross rod out of the mounts fig. 63 .
– Hold the cross rod in such a way that th e net partition can roll up slowly and
without damage into housing .
– Fold the rear seats back into their original position.
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Fig. 63 Pull out the net partition
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Note holderThe note holder is designed e.g. for attaching a car park ticket in parking areas.
The attached note has to always be removed before starting off in order not to
restrict the driver's vision.Ashtray*Fig. 68 Centre console: Re moving ashtray/ashtray insertOpening ashtray– Press on the bottom part of the cover of the ashtray - refer to fig. 68 .Removing ashtray insert– Press on the ashtray insert in the area (the insert comes out) and you can
take it out.
Insert ashtray insert– Insert the ashtray insert into the mount and press it in.
WARNING
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire!Cigarette lighter*, power socketsCigarette lighter
You can also use the socket on the cigarette lighter for other elec-
trical appliances.Using the cigarette lighter– Press in the button of the cigarette lighter fig. 69 .
– 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– Remove the cigarette lighter or the cover of the power socket.
– Connect the plug of the electrical appliance to the socket.
The 12 volt power socket can also be used to supply power to additional electrical
accessories with a power uptake up to 120 watts.
Fig. 67 Windscreen: Note holder
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Fig. 69 Centre console: Cigarette lighter
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WARNING
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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.
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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 damaging the power socket.
Note
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Connecting electrical components when the engine is not running will drain
the battery of the vehicle - risk of battery draining!
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Further information page 146, “Accessories, changing and replacing parts”.
Power socket in the luggage compartment (Combi)– Open the cover of the power socket fig. 70.
– Connect the plug of the electrical appliance to the socket.
You can only use the power socket for the connection of approved electrical acces-
sories 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 60, “Cigarette lighter*, power sockets”.
Further information page 146, “Accessories, changing and replacing parts”.
Storage compartmentsOverviewYou will find the following storage facilities in your vehicle:
WARNING
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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!
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Ensure that when driving no objects from the centre console of from other
storage possibilities may get into the footwell of the driver. You would then no
longer be able to apply th e brakes, operate the clutch or accelerator - risk of
accident!
Fig. 70 Luggage compartment: Power
socket
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
 page 62
Storage compartment on the driver's side
page 62
Storage compartment on the dash panel
page 62
Storage compartment in front centre console*
 page 63
Storage compartment in the front doors
page 63
Front seat armrest with storage compartment*
page 63
Rear armrest with storage compartment*
page 64
Storage compartment in rear centre console*
page 64
Seat backrest with opening for skis*
page 64
Clothes hooks*
page 65
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Storage compartment on the front passenger sideOpening and closing the storage co mpartment on the front passenger
side– Press the handle of the lid fig. 71 - the lid folds down.
– Raise the lid and press it unti l the catch is heard to engage.
There is a holder for a pen and note book on the inside of the lid.
WARNING
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The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
reasons.
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Do not place any beverages into the cup holder while driving. Spilled bever-
ages can damage the electrical system and the upholstery. Hot beverages may
result in burns.
Storage compartment on the driver's side– The storage compartment is opened by lifting the handle and folding open in the direction of arrow  fig. 72.
WARNING
The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
reasons.Storage compartment on the dash panelThe storage compartment on the dash panel with a cover.
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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Do not put any highly inflammable obje cts or objects which are sensitive to
heat (e.g. lighters, sprays, spectacles , carbonated drinks) in the storage
compartment.
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During the journey, no objects must be in the storage compartment. In the
event of a vehicle collision these objects could be thrown out of the compart-
ment - risk of injuries!
Fig. 71 Dash panel: Storage compart-
ment on the front passenger side
Fig. 72 Dash panel: Storage compart-
ment on the driver's side
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Opening from passenger compartment– Pull down the armrest of the rear seat at the loop page 52.
– Pull the handle up to the stop in upward direction and fold open the lid down- wards page 64, fig. 78 - left.Opening from luggage compartment– Push the unlock button downwards page 64, fig. 78 - right and fold the lid
(with armrest) to the front.Closing– Fold the cover and the arm rest upwards as far as the stop. The cover must click
into place audibly.
Ensure that the armrest is always locked into place after closing. You can recognise
this on the fact that the red field above the unlocking button of the luggage
compartment is not visible.Clothes hooks*The clothes hooks are located on the middle pillar and on the handle in the head-
liner 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 items of clothing and ensure that there
are no heavy or sharp-edge d objects in the pockets.
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The maximum permissible 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 protecti on offered by the head airbag*.
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Recirculated air mode
In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the vehicle
and then fed back into the interior.Recirculated air mode prevents polluted ai r outside the vehicle from getting into the
vehicle, for example when driving through a tunnel or when standing in a traffic jam.Switching recirculated air mode on– Press the button . The warning light in the button page 67, fig. 81 goes
out.Switching recirculated air mode off– Once again press the button . The warning light in the button goes out.
The recirculated air mode is switched off au tomatically if the air distribution control
is in position
  page 67, fig. 81 . You can also switch recirculated air mode on
again from this setting by re peatedly pressing pushbutton .
WARNING
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. Th e risk of having an accident increases.
Switch recirculated air mode off as soon as the windows begin misting up.Climatic*Description
The Climatic is a combined cooling and heating system. It makes it
possible to optimally control the air temperature at any season of
the year.Description of the Climatic
It is important for your safety and for your driving comfort that the Climatic is oper-
ating properly.
The cooling only op erates if button page 70, fig. 82 is pressed, and the
following conditions are met:
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engine running,
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outside temperature above approx. +2 °C and
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blower switch switched on (positions 1 to 4).
If 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
particularly at high outside temperatur es and a high air humidity. The system
prevents the windows misting up during the cold season of the year.
The heating effect depends on the coolan t temperature. The full heating effect
does not kick in until the engine is run in.
It is possible to briefly activate recirculated air mode in order to enhance the cooling
effect .
Air at a temperature of about 5 °C may fl ow out of the vents under certain circum-
stances when the cooling system is operat ing. Lengthy and uneven distribution of
the air flow out of the vents and large differences in temperature, for example when
getting out of the vehicle, can resu lt in chills in sensitive persons.
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 below the vehicle. This is quite normal and
not an indication of a leak!
WARNING
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For your own safety and that of othe r road users, ensure that all the
windows are free of ice, snow and mistin g. Please familiarize yourself about how
to correctly operate the heating and ve ntilation systems, how to demist and
defrost the windows, as well as with the cooling mode.
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You should not leave recirculated air mo de on over a longer period of time,
as “stale” air may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, divert your atten-
tion 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
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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 inte-
rior of the vehicle forms deposits in the evaporator of the air conditioning system.
This produces a permanent odour when th e air conditioning system is operating
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which can only be eliminated through considerable effort and expense (replace-
ment of compressor).Using the systemFig. 82 Climatic: Control elementsSetting temperature– Turn the control dial fig. 82 to the right in order to increase the tempera-
ture.
– Turn the control dial to the left in order to increase the temperature.Controlling blower– Turn the blower switch into one of the po si ti o ns , 1 to 4, in o rd e r t o sw it ch the
blower on.
– Turn the blower switch into position 0 in order to switch the blower off.
– If you wish to shut off the fresh air supply, use the button - recirculated air mode page 72.Control for air distribution– You can adjust the direction of the air flow using the air distribution control
 page 66.switching cooling on and off– Press the button fig. 82 . The warning light lights up in the button. – When you again press the switch , the cooling system is switched off. The
warning light in the button goes out.
Rear window heater– Press button . Further information page 44, “Rear window heater”.
Note
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The whole heat output will be needed to unfrost the windscreen and side
windows. No warm air will be fed to the footwell. This can lead to restriction of the
heating comfort.
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The used air streams out through the air removal openings in the luggage
compartment.
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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 minutes at the highest blower stage -
also during the cold season of the year - in order to remove such odours. Also open
a window for a short time.
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Please refer to the information regarding recirculated air mode page 72.
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Recirculated air mode
In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the vehicle
and then fed back into the interior.Recirculated air mode prevents polluted ai r outside the vehicle from getting into the
vehicle, for example when driving through a tunnel or when standing in a traffic jam.Switching recirculated air mode on– Press the button page 70, fig. 82 the warning light lights up in the
button.Switching recirculated air mode off– Once again press the button . The warning light in the button goes out.
The recirculated air mode is switched off au tomatically if the air distribution control
is in position
  page 70, fig. 82 . You can also switch recirculated air mode on
again from this setting by re peatedly pressing pushbutton .
WARNING
You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time, as
“stale” air may result in fatigue in the dr iver and occupants, divert your attention
and also cause the windows to mist up. Th e risk of having an accident increases.
Switch recirculated air mode off as soon as the windows begin misting up.Using the air conditioning system economicallyThe compressor on the air conditioning system 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.Operational malfunctionsIf the cooling system does not operate at outside temperatures higher than +5 °C,
there is a problem in the system. The reasons for this may be:•
The fuse on the air conditioning system has blown. Check the fuse, replace it if
necessary page 156.
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The cooling system has switched off automatically for a short time because the
coolant temperature of the engine is too hot page 16.
If you are not able to rectify the operat ional problem yourself, or if the cooling
capacity decreases, switch the cooling system off. Contact a specialist garage.
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