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Storage71Cupholders
Cupholders are located in the centre
console.
Depending on the version,
cupholders are located under a cover
in the centre console.
Slide cover backwards. Bottles can
be stowed after folding up the
intermediate shelf 3 72.
Additional cupholders are located
between the rear seats.
Front storage
A storage compartment is located
next to the steering wheel.
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72StorageArmrest storage
Storage under the front armrest
Press button to fold up the armrest.
The armrest must be in rearmost
position.
Centre console storage
Front console Depending on the version, a storage
compartment is located under a
cover.
Slide cover backwards.
Press button to remove the frame of
the cupholder. The frame can be
stowed in the glovebox.
A further storage compartment is
located under the intermediate shelf.
Fold up the intermediate shelf and fix it in the vertical position. The frame of
the cupholder can be reintegrated to
stow bottles.
Rear console
Pull out the drawer.
Caution
Do not use for ashes or for other
glowing items.
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Storage73Load compartment
Load compartment extension
Folding load compartment partition
To enlarge the load compartment when the soft top is closed, the load
compartment partition can be folded
in.
● Close soft top 3 36.
● Open the boot lid 3 26.
● To fold in, push the load
compartment partition at the looparea upwards to the inside.
● To fold out the load compartment
partition, pull the loop downwards to the rear. The pass-through flap
must be closed in vertical
position with the Velcro
fasteners.
During soft top operation or when it is opened, the load compartment
partition must be folded out.A warning chime sounds and a
message appears in the Driver
Information Centre if the load
compartment partition is not folded
out fully, including the pass-through
flap behind the rear seats, when operating the switch to open the softtop.
Folding rear backrests
To enlarge load compartment further
or to gain access to the wind deflector
bag, both rear backrests can be
folded down.
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74Storage9Warning
Take care when operating the
electric foldable rear seats. The seat backrest is folded with
considerable power. Risk of injury, particularly to children.
Ensure that nothing is attached to
the rear seats or located on the
seat cushion.
● Remove big wind deflector if installed 3 43.
● Press the catches and push down the head restraints 3 47.
● Pull the release switch p on one
or both sides of the load
compartment, to fold down the
backrests onto the seat cushion.
● To fold up, raise the backrest and
guide it into an upright position
until it engages audibly.Caution
When loading the vehicle from the passenger compartment, fold in
the load compartment partition.
Otherwise the load compartment
partition may be damaged.
9 Warning
When folding up, ensure that
backrests are securely locked in
position before driving. Failure to
do so may result in personal injury or damage to the load or vehicle in the event of hard braking or a
collision.
Pass-through flap behind rear seats
For transporting long objects in the
load compartment, a pass-through
flap between load compartment and
vehicle interior can be opened:
● Remove the installed big wind deflector or the bag with the
stowed wind deflectors behind
the rear seats 3 43.
● Close soft top 3 36.
● Push the load compartment partition at the loop area upwards
to the inside 3 73.
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Storage75
● Open the pass-through byswivelling the flap upwards to
horizontal position. The flap is
fixed in opened or closed position
with a Velcro fastener.
● Fold down rear backrests by pulling the release switches p in
the load compartment.
● To close the pass-through, swivel
the flap downwards and fix it in vertical position with the Velcro
fastener.
Fold out the load compartment
partition by pulling the loop
downwards to the rear, in order to
open the soft top. The pass-through
flap must be closed in vertical
position.
Rear storage
Hooks for carrier bags
Use the hooks at the upper edge of
the load compartment for hanging up carrier bags. Maximum load: 5 kg.
Rear floor storage cover
Rear floor cover
The rear floor cover can be lifted and
removed. Under the cover there is the
spare wheel, vehicle tools or the tyre
repair kit.
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76StorageLashing eyes
The lashing eyes are designed to
secure items against slippage, e.g.
using lashing straps or luggage net.
Warning triangle
Warning triangle is stowed in the
space on the inside of the boot lid
behind the straps.
First aid kit
The first aid kit is stowed on the right
side in the load compartment behind
a strap.
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Storage77Loading information● Heavy objects in the load compartment should be placed
as far forward as possible.
Ensure that the backrests are
securely engaged. If objects can
be stacked, heavier objects
should be placed at the bottom.
● Secure objects with lashing straps attached to the lashing
eyes 3 76.
● Use the hooks in the load compartment for hanging up
carrier bags 3 75. Maximum
load: 5 kg per hook.
● Secure loose objects in the load compartment to prevent themfrom sliding.
● When transporting objects in the load compartment, the backrestsof the rear seats must not be
angled forward.
● Do not place any objects on the instrument panel, and do not
cover the sensor on top of the
instrument panel.● The load must not obstruct the operation of the pedals, parking
brake and gear selector lever, or
hinder the freedom of movement of the driver. Do not place any
unsecured objects in the interior.
● Do not place any objects on the covers of the roll bars behind the
head restraints.
● Do not drive with an open load compartment.9Warning
Always ensure that the load in the
vehicle is securely stowed.
Otherwise objects can be thrown
around inside the vehicle and
cause personal injury or damage
to the load or vehicle.
● The payload is the difference between the permitted grossvehicle weight (see identification
plate 3 236) and the EC kerb
weight.
To calculate the payload, enter the data for your vehicle in the
weights table at the front of this
manual.
The EC kerb weight includes
weights for the driver (68 kg),
luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel
tank 90% full).
Optional equipment and
accessories increase the kerb
weight.
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78Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 79
Steering wheel adjustment ........79
Steering wheel controls .............79
Heated steering wheel ...............79
Horn ........................................... 80
Windscreen wiper/washer .........80
Outside temperature ..................81
Clock ......................................... 82
Power outlets ............................. 83
Cigarette lighter ......................... 84
Ashtrays .................................... 84
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 85
Instrument cluster ......................85
Speedometer ............................. 85
Odometer .................................. 85
Trip odometer ............................ 85
Tachometer ............................... 86
Fuel gauge ................................ 86
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 86
Service display .......................... 87
Control indicators ......................88
Turn signal ................................. 89Seat belt reminder.....................89
Airbag, belt tensioners and roll bars .......................................... 89
Airbag deactivation ....................90
Charging system .......................90
Malfunction indicator light ..........90
Brake and clutch system ...........90
Operate pedal ............................ 90
Electric parking brake ................91
Electric parking brake fault ........91
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....91
Upshift ....................................... 91
Power steering .......................... 92
Lane departure warning ............92
Electronic Stability Control off ...92
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........92
Traction Control system off .......92
Preheating ................................. 92
Diesel particle filter ....................92
AdBlue ....................................... 93
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 93
Engine oil pressure ....................93
Low fuel ..................................... 94
Immobiliser ................................ 94
Exterior light .............................. 94
High beam ................................. 94
High beam assist .......................94
Adaptive forward lighting ...........94Fog light ..................................... 94
Rear fog light ............................. 94
Cruise control ............................ 94
Vehicle detected ahead .............95
Door open .................................. 95
Information displays .....................95
Driver Information Centre ..........95
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display .............................. 99
Vehicle messages ......................101
Warning chimes .......................102
Battery voltage ........................ 102
Vehicle personalisation ..............103
Telematics service .....................107
OnStar ..................................... 107