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Hook*
Fig. 76 Luggage com-
partment: hook
There are hooks on both sides of the luggage compartment to secure light
items of luggage such as bags, etc. ⇒ Fig. 76.
CAUTION
The side hooks support a maximum load of 7.5 kg.
Retaining nets*
Fig. 77 Retaining nets
Fig. 78 Retaining nets
Example of securing retaining nets ⇒ Fig. 77 and ⇒ Fig. 78.
Sideways bag
Ground net
Lengthways bag
WARNING
Do not exceed the maximum load that the nets can support. Heavy ob-
jects cannot be safely secured. Risk of injuries!
CAUTION
● The retaining nets support a maximum load of 1.5 kg.
● Do not place any item with sharp edges in the net. Risk of damaging the
net!
A
BC
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Use the detachable parts A
and B ⇒ Fig. 83 to change the size of
the holes.
– Remove part A
or B in the direction indicated by the arrow
and replace in the required position in the drink holder.
Ashtrays*
Fig. 84 Centre console: front ashtray/rear ashtray Removing the ashtray
– Pull the ashtray ⇒ Fig. 84 upwards to remove.
Inserting the ashtray
– Push the ashtray down.
WARNING
Never put flammable materials in the ashtray. Risk of fire!
CAUTION
Never hold onto the ashtray by the lid when removing it. Risk of breaking
the lid.
Cigarette lighter, 12V power socket Cigarette lighter*
Fig. 85 Centre console:
cigarette lighter
The cigarette lighter is located at the front of the centre console
⇒ Fig. 85.
Using the cigarette lighter
– Press the cigarette lighter knob ⇒ Fig. 85.
– Wait for the lighter to spring out.
– Pull out the cigarette lighter and light the cigarette on the glow-
ing coil immediately.
– Put the cigarette lighter back in its socket.
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WARNING
● Take care when using the cigarette lighter! Carelessness or negli-
gence when using the cigarette lighter can cause burns and serious inju-
ries.
● The cigarette lighter also works when the ignition is off and when the
ignition key is removed. Therefore, never leave children unsupervised in
the vehicle.
Note
● The 12 volt power socket of the cigarette lighter can also be used as a
power source for electrical appliances ⇒ page 122, 12 V power socket.
● Additional information ⇒ page 204, Accessories, modifications and
spare parts.
12 V power socket
Fig. 86 Centre console:
12V power socket
The 12 V power socket is located at the front of the centre console
⇒ Fig. 86. Using the power socket
–
Open the cover or remove the cigarette lighter concealing the
socket.
– Insert the plug of the electrical appliance into the socket.
Additional information ⇒ page 204, Accessories, modifications and spare
parts.
WARNING
● Improper use of the sockets or electrical appliances can cause a fire
and lead to burns and other serious injuries.
● Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. The 12 volt power
socket is also operate when the is ignition switched off and the key re-
moved.
● Should the connected appliance overheat, immediately switch it off
and disconnect it from the socket.
CAUTION
● The 12V power socket can only be used to power appliances with a pow-
er rating of up to 120 Watt.
● Never exceed the maximum permitted power, as this could cause dam-
age to the vehicle electrical installation.
● When the engine is switched off, however, the vehicle battery will be
drained. Risk of flat battery!
● Only use suitable plugs so as not to damage the power socket.
● Only use appliances that have been tested for electromagnetic compati-
bility in compliance with current regulations.
● Before switching the ignition on or off, unplug the appliances from the
power socket to protect them from any damage caused by fluctuations in
voltage.
● Follow the instructions for use of connected appliances!
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Storage compartment
Summary
The following storage areas are available in the vehicle:
Passenger side glove compartment⇒ page 123Compartment for reflective vest⇒ page 124Storage compartments in front seats⇒ page 124Net pockets on back of front backrests⇒ page 125Storage compartment for (sun)glasses⇒ page 125Storage compartments in centre console⇒ page 126Multimedia compartment⇒ page 126Storage compartments in doors⇒ page 126Storage compartment in luggage compartment⇒ page 127
WARNING
● Never place any objects on the instrument panel. These objects could
be flown around the interior while the vehicle is moving (on accelerating
or turning) and distract you. Risk of accident!
● Make sure objects remain in the centre console or other compart-
ments while the vehicle is moving. Otherwise, this would prevent you
from braking, changing gear or accelerating. Risk of accident!
Passenger side glove compartment
Fig. 87 Instrument pan-
el: passenger side glove
compartment
Fig. 88 Storage: cooling
control
Opening and closing passenger side glove compartment
– Pull the catch on the lid in the direction indicated by the arrow
⇒
Fig. 87 and open the lid.
– Close the lid and push it until it engages.
Storage compartment lighting
– The light will come on automatically when the glove compart-
ment is opened.
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–The light will go out when the glove compartment is closed.
Glove compartment cooling*
Open or close the air outlet by turning the thumbwheel ⇒ Fig. 88.
If the air outlet is open and the air conditioning is on, the cooled air will be
released into the glove compartment.
If the air outlet is open and the air conditioning is off, outdoor air (not con-
ditioned) will be released into the glove compartment.
The air outlet should be closed if the air conditioning is being used in heat-
ing mode or where glove compartment cooling is not in use.
WARNING
For safety reasons, all storage compartments must be closed while the
vehicle is moving.
Note
A maximum 1 litre bottle can be stored in the glove compartment. Compartment for reflective vest
Fig. 89 Driver seat: stor-
age compartment
There is a compartment below the driver seat ⇒ Fig. 89 to store the reflec-
tive vests.
WARNING
The compartment is solely designed to store the reflective vest and no
other objects. Objects falling out of the storage compartment could limit
or prevent use of the pedals.
CAUTION
The compartment is solely designed to store the reflective vest and no other
objects. Risk of damage to the storage compartment.
Front seat storage pocket
There is a storage pocket on the rear part of the backrest of the front seats.
These pockets are designed to hold maps, magazines, etc.
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WARNING
Do not place heavy objects in the pockets. Risk of injury!
CAUTION
Do not place overly large objects in the pockets (e.g. bottles) or objects with
sharp edges. Risk of damage to the pockets and the upholstery.
Net pockets on back of front backrests
Fig. 90 Front seats
backrests: net pockets
There are net pockets on the inside part of the front seats backrests
⇒ Fig. 90.
These pockets are designed to hold lightweight objects such as a mobile
phone or an mp3 player.
WARNING
● Do not exceed the maximum load that the net pockets can support.
Heavy objects cannot be safely secured. Risk of injuries!
CAUTION
● The net pockets support a maximum load of 150 g.
● Do not place overly large objects in the pockets (e.g. bottles) or objects
with sharp edges. Risk of damage to the pockets.
Storage compartment for (sun)glasses*
Fig. 91 Close-up of roof
panel: storage compart-
ment for (sun)glasses
– Press the compartment lid and it will drop down ⇒ Fig. 91.
WARNING
This compartment must only remain open when removing or replacing
(sun)glasses.
CAUTION
● Do not place heat-sensitive objects in the compartment as they could be
damaged.
● The side compartment supports a maximum load of 0.25 kg.
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Storage compartment in luggage compartment*
Fig. 95 Luggage com-
partment: storage com-
partment
The lid from the side storage compartment can be removed to in-
crease the size of the luggage compartment.
– Hold onto the top of the lid and pull it out in the direction indi-
cated by the arrow ⇒ Fig. 95.
CAUTION
● The compartments are designed to hold small objects with a total
weight of 1.5 kg.
● Make sure you do not damage the storage compartment or the luggage
compartment trim when using the compartment.
Coat hooks*
The coat hooks are located on the B-pillars and on the handles on the interi-
or lining above each rear door.
WARNING
● Make sure that any items of clothing hanging from the coat hooks do
not obstruct your view to the rear.
● Only use the coat hooks for light items of clothing and make sure that
there are no heavy or sharp objects in the pockets.
● Do not use clothes hangers to hang up the clothing, as this could in-
terfere with the function of the head-protection airbags.
CAUTION
The side hooks support a maximum load of 2 kg.
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Heating and air conditioning
Heating selection
Recommended settings for the different modes:
SettingsControl positionbutton 1Air vents 4ABC
Windscreen and side window de-
frostClockwise as far as it
will go3Do not switch onOpen and direct towards the side window
Windscreen and side window de-
frostRequired tempera-ture2 or 3 Do not switch onOpen and direct towards the side window
Heat as quickly as possibleClockwise as far as itwill go3Switch on brieflyOpening
Mild heatingRequired tempera- ture2 or 3 Do not switch onOpening
Fresh air mode - blowerAnti-clockwise as faras it will goRequired positionDo not switch onOpening
Note
● Controls A ⇒ Fig. 97 ⇒ page 130, B, C and button 1.
● Air vents 4 ⇒ page 129.
● We recommend you leave the air vents 3 ⇒ page 129 in the open posi-
tion.
Air recirculation
Air recirculation prevents unpleasant smells, e.g. when passing
through a tunnel or in queuing traffic, from entering the interior. Switching on air recirculation mode
–
Press button
1 ⇒ Fig. 97 ⇒ page 130 and the lamp in the
button will light up.
Switching off air recirculation mode
– Press button
1 ⇒ Fig. 97 ⇒ page 130 again and the lamp
in the button will switch off.
If air vent C
⇒ Fig. 97 ⇒
page 130 is in position
, air recirculation
mode switches off automatically. Press the button to switch air recircula-
tion mode back on in this position.
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