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Glove box
1Unl ocked position
2Locked position
3Press to open
The glove box can be locked and unlocked with the
mechanical key. See page 29 for instructions on how to
remove the mechanical key from the electronic key (e.g.
for valet parking service).4The glove box lid is equipped with a container (4)
for coins and small accessories.
To open, press the marking on the cover.
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5The storage space is located in the lower portion of
the center console.
Lower storage space
To o pen :
Slide the mark on the cover forward.
To cl os e:
Lightly press the mark on the cover forward. The cover
closes automatically.Storage compartment in front of armrest
6Storage compartment in front of armrest
To o p e n :
Touch the top of the cover lightly.
To c l o s e :
Lightly push the cover up until it engages in lock.
To remove the insert:
Grasp in the recess and pull out the insert.
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Storage compartment under the front
passenger’s seat
7Storage compartment under the front
passenger seatTo o p e n :
Press buttons (8) together and fold the lid down.
To c l o s e :
Fold the lid up until it engages.

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A coin holder is also located in the storage compartment
below the armrest.
Storage tray in the armrest
To open: Press button (9) and raise the armrest.
To close: Lower the armrest until it engages in lock.Note:
Vehicles with rear air conditioner:
Do not place any objects in the well under the storage
tray.
Storage space below the armrest
Vehicles without rear air conditioner:
To open: Press button (10) and raise the armrest.
To close: Lower the armrest until it engages in lock.
Note:
The storage compartment can be heated or cooled, see
page 175.
The compartment can get very warm due to its confined
space. When storing heat sensitive objects in the
compartment, close the air outlet while heating the
passenger compartment.
Do not obstruct the air outlet in the storage
compartment.

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Armrest with integrated storage compartment
(rear seat)
Pull down the armrest (12) by its strap.
To open, press the handle (13) and lift lid.
Before storing the armrest in the backrest, close its
storage compartment lid.Storage compartments in the rear passenger
compartment (Vehicles with individual seats)
Opening the storage space:
Slide the cover (14) back to open, forward to close.

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1Cup holder in front seat armrestTo o p e n :
Fold the cover to the side.
To c l o s e :
Fold the cover back.
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Keep the cup holder closed while traveling. Place
only containers that fit into the cup holder to
prevent spills. Do not fill containers to a height
where the contents could spill during vehicle
maneuvers, especially hot liquids.

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2Cup holder in rear seat armrestTo o p e n :
Push front of sliding compartment – the cup holder
slides out.
To c l o s e :
Push the sliding compartment back until it engages.
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Keep the cup holder closed while traveling. Place
only containers that fit into the cup holder to
prevent spills. Do not fill containers to a height
where the contents could spill during vehicle
maneuvers, especially hot liquids.

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Center console
To o pen :
Briefly touch the mark on the cover, the ashtray opens
automatically.
To remove ashtray insert from center console:
Prior to removing the ashtray insert, move the gear
selector lever to position “N”.Press sliding knob (1) toward the right to eject the
insert.
To r e p l a c e i n s e r t :
Install insert into ashtray frame and push down to
engage into place.
Wa r n i n g !
Remove front ashtray only with vehicle standing
still. With the gear selector lever in position “N”,
turn off the engine and set the parking brake.
Otherwise the vehicle might move as a result of
unintended contact with the gear selector lever.
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Rear doorsTo o p e n :
Briefly touch the back of the cover, the ashtray slides
open automatically.
Briefly press the back of the cover and the ashtray slides
back.
To remove the insert:
Pull the ashtray out slightly and remove the insert.
To install the insert:
Position the insert and press down while sliding
forward.
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1Center console lighter
Turn the electronic key in starter switch to position 1
or 2.
Push in lighter in (2); it will pop out automatically when
hot.
Note:
The lighter socket can be used to accommodate
electrical accessories up to a maximum 85 W.2Rear door lighters
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Wa r n i n g !
Never touch the heating element or sides of the
lighter, they are extremely hot, hold at knob only.When leaving the vehicle always remove the
electronic key from the starter switch. Do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle, or with access
to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle
equipment may cause serious personal injury.
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