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1. : Indoor air exhaustion
(Air shutter: Open)
2. : Fan non-operation (Air shutter: Close)
3. : Outdoor fresh air inflow to indoor
(Air shutter: Open) These compartments can be used to
store small items required by the
driver or passengers.
To avoid possible theft, do not
leave valuables in the storage
compartment.
Always keep the storage com- partment covers closed while
driving. Do not attempt to place
so many items in the storage
compartment that the storage
compartment cover can not
close securely.
Overhead storage (if equipped)
The storage compartment above the windshield.
The right and left storage space may
be loaded with a maximum of5.5lbs(2.5kg) each.
NOTICE
Flammable materials
Do not store cigarette lighters,
propane cylinders, or other
flammable/explosive materials
in the vehicle. These items may
catch fire and/or explode if the
vehicle is exposed to hot tem-
peratures for extended periods.
WARNING
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Storage space above the headliner (if equipped)
On vehicle with a partition, storage space can be loaded from the cargo
compartment.
The entire storage space may be
loaded with maximum 44lbs(20kg).
Do not place high, bulky loads in
the storage space. Otherwise, you
may damage the headliner in the
event of sharp braking.
Console storage (if equipped)
These compartments can be used to
store small items required by the
driver or front passenger.
To open the center console storage
pull up the lever.
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Do not keep objects like as
heavy or sharp things inside the
storage.
Such objects can be thrown from
the storage in the event of a sud-
den stop or an accident, possibly
injuring the passengers in the
vehicle.
WARNING
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Glove box
To open the glove box, pull the han-
dle and the glove box will automati-
cally open. Close the glove box after
use.Do not keep food in the glove box
for a long time.
Sunglass holder
To open the sunglass holder, press
the cover and the holder will slowly
open. Place your sunglasses in the
compartment door with the lenses
facing out. Push to close.
NOTICE
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To reduce the risk of injury in an
accident or sudden stop, always
keep the glove box door closedwhile driving.
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Cigarette lighter (if equipped)
For the cigarette lighter to work, the
ignition switch must be in the ACCposition or the ON position.
To use the cigarette lighter, push it all
the way into its socket. When the ele-ment has heated, the lighter will popout to the "ready" position. Do not hold the cigarette lighter
pressed in. This can damage theheating element and create a firehazard.The use of plug-in accessories
(shavers, hand-held vacuums, and
coffee pots, for example) may
damage the socket or cause elec-
trical failure.NOTICE
Do not keep objects except sunglasses inside the sun-
glass holder. Such objects
can be thrown from the holder
in the event of a sudden stop
or an accident, possibly injur-
ing the passengers in the
vehicle.
Do not open the sunglasses
holder while the vehicle is
moving. The rear view mirror
of the vehicle can be blocked
by an open sunglass holder.
Do not put the glasses
forcibly into a sunglass holder
to prevent breakage or defor-
mation of glasses. It may
cause personal injury if you
try to open it forcibly when the
glasses are jammed in holder.
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Do not hold the lighter in after
it is already heated because it
will overheat.
If the lighter does not pop out
within 30 seconds, remove it
to prevent overheating.
Do not insert foreign objects
into the socket of the cigarette
lighter. It may damage the cig-
arette lighter.
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Ashtray (if equipped)
To use the ashtray, open the cover.
To clean or empty the ashtray, pull it out.
Cup holder
Do not place uncovered cups in
the cup holder while the vehicle is
in motion. If the liquid spills, elec-
tric systems may malfunction.
NOTICEAshtray use
Do not use the vehicle’s ash-
trays as waste receptacles.
Putting lit cigarettes or match-
es in an ashtray with other
combustible materials may
cause a fire.
WARNING
Hot liquids
Do not place uncovered cups of hot liquid in the cup holder
while the vehicle is in motion.
If the hot liquid spills, you
burn yourself. Such a burn tothe driver could lead to loss of
control of the vehicle.
To reduce the risk of personal
injury in the event of sudden
stop or collision, do not place
uncovered or unsecured bot-
tles, glasses, cans, etc., in the
cup holder while the vehicle isin motion.
WARNING Keep cans or bottles out of direct sun light and do not put
them in a vehicle that is heated
up. It may explode.
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Cups or small beverage cans may be
placed in the cup holders.
Sunvisor
Use the sunvisor to shield direct light
through the front or side windows.
To use the sunvisor, pull it down-
ward.
To use the sunvisor for the side win-
dow, pull it downward, unsnap it from
the bracket (1) and swing it to theside (2).
Power outlet (if equipped)
The power outlet is designed to pro-
vide power for mobile telephones or
other devices designed to operate
with vehicle electrical systems.
The devices should draw less than
10 amps with the engine running.
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your vision when using the sun-
visor.
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❇There is a cable hole which
enables the use of the power outlet
with the crash-pad console storage
cover being closed. To allow a
cable to pass through the hole,
open the crash-pad console stor-
age, connect to the power outlet,
and fit the cable into the hole
before closing the crash-pad con-
sole storage cover.
Some thick connectors may not
pass from the crash-pad to the
crash-pad console storage cover.
Do not store any volatile or inflam-
mable substance or liquid inside
the crash-pad console storage
while using the power outlet with
the cover closed. The heat gener-
ated by the power outlet may
cause a fire.
Use power outlet only when the engine is running and
remove the accessory plug
after use. Using the accessory
plug for prolonged periods oftime with the engine off could
cause the battery to dis-
charge.
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CAUTION
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Only use 12V electric acces-
sories which are less than
10A in electric capacity.
Adjust the air-conditioner or
heater to the lowest operating
level when using the poweroutlet.
Close the cover when not in
use.
Some electronic devices can
cause electronic interference
when plugged into a vehicle’s
power outlet. These devices
may cause excessive audiostatic and malfunctions in
other electronic systems or
devices used in your vehicle.
Do not put a finger or a foreign
element (pin, etc.) into a power
outlet and do not touch with a
wet hand. You may get an elec-
tric shock.
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If you attach the lashing strap
incorrectly when securing the
load, the following may occur
in the event of abrupt changes
in direction, braking manoeu-vres or an accident
- The lashing tie points may
become detached or the
lashing strap may tear if the
permissible load is exceed-ed.
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❈If your vehicle is equipped with
loading rails in the load compart-
ment floor, you can place lashingrods directly in front of and behindthe load.
As the driver, you are respon-
sible for ensuring that:
The applicable requirements and
guidelines relating to load-securing
practices must be met.
If this is not the case, this may con-
stitute a punishable offence,depending on local legislation and
any ensuing consequences.
You should therefore observe the
respective legal requirements for
the relevant country.
- Make sure that the load is securebefore every journey and at regu-
lar intervals during a long journey.
Adjust the load as necessary
Luggage mass label
The luggage mass label informs you
the weight of cargo you to be able toload.
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- The load may not berestrained.
This may cause the load to
slip, tip over or be tossed
about, striking vehicle occu-
pants. There is a risk of an
accident and injury.
Always tension the lashing
straps in the proper manner
and only between thedescribed lashing tie points.
Always use lashing straps
designed specifically for theloads.
Observe the notes regarding
the maximum load capacity ofindividual lashing points.
Spread the load evenly between the lashing points or
eyelets.
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