There is a risk of injury, especially when brak-
ing or abruptly changing directions.
R Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around in these or in similar situa-
tions.
R Always make sure that objects do not pro-
trude from stowage compartments, parcel
nets or stowage nets.
R Close lockable stowage compartments
while driving.
R Stow and secure objects that are heavy,
hard, pointy, sharp-edged, fragile or too
large in the trunk.
! Only use the cup holders for containers of
the right size and which have lids. The
drinks could otherwise spill.
Cup holder in the center console X
To open: slide cover 0044back.
X To remove the insert: slide catch0043
inwards on both sides in the direction of the arrow.
X Remove the cup holder insert upwards.
X To re-install the insert: place the insert in
the stowage space.
X Slide catch 0043outwards in the direction of
the arrow until it engages.
You can remove the cup holder insert for
cleaning. Clean with clear, lukewarm water
only. Bottle holder
Observe the "Important safety notes" in the
"Stowage compartments" section
(Y page 256).
! Make sure that any bottles weighing more
than 1.1 lb(0.5 kg) that are stored in the
bottle holder, rest on the vehicle floor. The bottle holder could otherwise be damaged. X
Press the outer edge of button 0043and slide
in the direction of the arrow until the bottle
fits into the opening.
X Insert the bottle into the bottle holder.
The bottle holder is suitable for bottles with a
capacity of 25 fl. oz. (0.7 l) to 54 fl. oz. (1.5 l).
The bottle holder does not secure the bottles; it merely prevents them from tipping over. Sun visors
Overview G
WARNING
If the mirror cover of the vanity mirror is folded up when the vehicle is in motion, you could be
blinded by incident light. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always keep the mirror cover folded down
while driving. Features
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Your attention must always be focused on the
traffic conditions. Only use the cigarette
lighter when road and traffic conditions per-
mit.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 139).
X To open: push the lower section of
cover 0043.
The ashtray opens.
X Press in cigarette lighter 0044.
Cigarette lighter 0044will pop out automati-
cally when the heating element is red-hot. 12 V sockets
General notes !
If you are using all sockets in the vehicle,
make sure that you do not exceed the max- imum current draw of 55 A. Otherwise, you
will overload the fuses.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 139).
The sockets can be used for accessories with a maximum draw of 180 W (15 A). Accesso-
ries include such items as lamps or chargers
for mobile phones.
If you use the sockets for long periods when
the engine is switched off, the battery may
discharge.
i An emergency cut-out ensures that the
on-board voltage does not drop too low. If
the on-board voltage is too low, the power
to the sockets is automatically cut. This ensures that there is sufficient power to
start the engine.
Socket under the armrest X
Open the stowage compartment under the
armrest (Y page 257).
X Lift up the cover of socket 0043.
On vehicles without ashtrays or lighters, there
is an additional socket in the center console.
Socket in the front-compartment center
console X
To open: push the lower section of
cover 0043.
The stowage compartment opens.
X Lift up the cover of socket 0044. mbrace
General notes You must have a license agreement to acti-
vate the mbrace service. Make sure that your Features
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