Storage compartments in the
passenger compartment
Depending on your vehicle's equipment ver-
sion, storage compartments are next to the
*
steering column
, on the front doors and in the
*
centre console
.
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There are nets
on the front-seat backrests.
Coat hooks
There are coat hooks on the grab handles in the
rear seating area.
Items of clothing hung from the hooks
must not obstruct the driver's view. Do
not hang heavy objects from the hooks, as they
could endanger the car's occupants, e.g. in
case of heavy braking or sudden
Drinks holders*
Use light-weight and breakproof contain-
ers and do not transport hot beverages.
Otherwise there is an increased risk of injury in
the event of an accident. Do not force contain-
ers that are too large into the drinks holders;
otherwise damage could
Front
Opening
Briefly press the centre of the cover.
Closing
Press the centre of the cover and push in the
drinks holder.
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Front ashtray*
Opening
Push the projection on the cover.
Emptying
Lift out the insert.
Lighter
With the engine running or the ignition switched
on, press in the cigarette lighter.
The cigarette lighter can be pulled out when it
pops back out.
Hold the hot cigarette lighter only by its
knob, otherwise you may suffer burns.
When leaving the car, always remove the
remote control so that children cannot operate
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