Key to fig. 125:
(1) Release for fold-down compartment.
(2) Compartment for Owner's Manual or external media device (MP3 player, etc.).
(3) Eyeglass compartment.
(4) Vent.
(5) DVD drive (HDD, SD, SIM).
Opening and closing the glove compartment
If necessary, unlock the glove compartment. It is locked when the key slot is vertical.
x To open, pull the handle ⇒ fig. 124.
x To close, push the lid up.
Owner's Manual slot
The Owner's Manual ⇒ fig. 125 (2) is located in this slot and should always be kept there.
Storage areas
Inside the glove compartment, there is a compartment for external media devices such as MP3 players (2) and an eyeglass compartment (3).
DVD drive
The fold-down compartment has a DVD drive with media center (HDD), slots for SD cards, and a SIM card slot (6). Pull down the release (1) to open the fold-down compartment.
See for information and instructions on operating the DVD drive.
Cooling the glove compartment
There is an air vent (5) in the back of the glove compartment. Cool air can be directed into the glove compartment if the air conditioner is on. Open or close the air vent by turning it.
WARNING
An open glove compartment door can increase the risk of serious injury during sudden braking or driving maneuvers or in a crash.
x Always keep the glove compartment closed while the vehicle is moving.
NOTICE
Keep the compartment with the DVD drive (6) closed while driving; otherwise, vibration may damage the DVD drive.
NOTICE
In some vehicle models, design considerations have made it necessary to have openings in the glove compartment behind the Owner's Manual slot, for example. Small items may fall through these openings and get behind the instrument panel. This can cause unusual noises and damage the vehicle. Never put any small objects in the glove compartment for this reason.
224 While driving
WARNING
Connecting cables of external devices may obstruct visibility through the windshield or other windows.
x Route cables so as not to interfere with the driver.
WARNING
Opening a CD or DVD player's housing can lead to injuries from invisible laser radiation.
x Always have CD or DVD players repaired only by a qualified workshop.
NOTICE
Improper insertion or insertion of an improperly fitting memory card can damage the locking mechanism in the memory card slot.
x Pay attention to the proper insertion position ⇒ Media mode: Introduction.
x Excessive pressure can destroy the locking mechanism in the memory card slot.
x Only use suitable memory cards.
NOTICE
x When inserting and removing CDs and DVDs, always hold them at right angles to the front of the unit. Inserting or removing them at an angle to the DVD drive may lead to scratching.
x Inserting a second CD or DVD while a CD or DVD is inserted or is being ejected can destroy the DVD drive. Always wait until the data storage device is completely ejected.
NOTICE
Any foreign objects attached to a data medium and non-round data storage devices can damage the DVD drive.
x Only clean 12-cm standard CDs or DVDs should be used!
– Do not attach stickers or other items to the date storage device. Stickers may peel off and damage the drive.
– Do not insert 8-cm single CDs or non-round CDs (shaped CDs) or DVDs.
– Do not insert DVD-Plus, Dual Discs and Flip Discs, as these are thicker than standard CDs.
Function key: Effect
Audio player : Device paired via Bluetooth A2DP. Press the function key to also pair a paired mobile phone with the telephone control as an audio player.
Delete all external devices : Deletes all paired devices after confirmation.
Display recently found devices : Displays the devices most recently found by the telephone control.
