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Compartment on the centre console
Fig. 106 Compartment
in the front centre con-
sole.
There is an open compartment on the centre console ⇒ Fig. 106 in which
there may be a 12 volt power socket ⇒ page 153. Compartment in the front central armrestFig. 107 Storage com-
partment in the front cen-
tral armrest.
To open, fully lift the central armrest in the direction of the arrow ⇒ Fig. 107.
To close, lower the central armrest.
WARNING
The centre armrest may limit the freedom of movement of the driver's
arm and cause a serious accident.
● Keep the centre armrest compartments closed while the vehicle is in
motion.
WARNING
The centre armrest is not designed for children to sit on!
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Card compartments*
Fig. 108 Centre console,
lower section: card com-
partment
To the bottom of the centre console there is a compartment ⇒ Fig. 108 1
for coins, cards, car park tickets and similar items.
Note
To avoid theft or use by others, do not use the compartment to store credit
or ATM cards or similar. Glove compartment
Fig. 109 Glove compart-
ment
Fig. 110 Glove compart-
ment open
Opening and closing the glove compartment
Unlock the glove compartment where necessary. The glove compartment is
locked when the key slot is vertical.
Pull the lever to open ⇒ Fig. 109. 

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Press the cover upwards to close.
Vehicle wallet compartment
The glove compartment is designed to store the vehicle documentation.
The vehicle on-board documentation wallet should always be kept in the
glove compartment. To store the wallet, insert it sideways into the glove
compartment.
Glove compartment cooling
There is an air vent ⇒ Fig. 110 A
on the rear panel so that cooled air from
the air conditioner (this must be connected) is fed into the glove compart-
ment. Turn the air vent to open and close it.
WARNING
The risk of serious injuries in the event of an accident during a sudden
braking manoeuvre or turn is increased if the glove compartment is left
open.
● Keep the glove compartment closed while the vehicle is in motion.
CAUTION
For structural reasons, some model versions will have gaps behind the
glove compartment into which small objects may fall. This could lead to
strange noises and damage to the vehicle. You should therefore not keep
very small objects in the glove compartment. Storage compartments in the rear footwell*
Fig. 111 Storage com-
partments in the footwell
of the second row of
seats
Move the mat to one side (where applicable).
To open, pull on the rear centre part of the cover ⇒ Fig. 111 (arrow).
To close, press the cover down.
WARNING
Make sure children are properly belted in and correctly secured to avoid
severe or fatal injuries while the vehicle is in motion.
● If you are using a child seat with a base or foot, always install this
base or foot correctly and safely.
● If the vehicle has a storage compartment in the footwell in front of
the last row of seats, this compartment cannot be used as designed; on
the contrary: It must be filled using the specially designed accessory so
that the base or foot is correctly supported by the closed compartment
and the child seat is secured properly. If this compartment is not suitably 
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WARNING (Continued)
secured when using a child seat with a base or foot then the compart-
ment cover could rupture in an accident and the child will be ejected and
suffer serious injury.
● Please read and observe the child seat manufacturer's handling in-
structions.
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Drawers*
Fig. 112 Drawer under
the front seat
There may be a drawer below the front seats.
Opening and closing the drawer
To open, press the button on the drawer handle and pull the drawer out.
To close, push the drawer under the seat until it clicks into place.
WARNING
If the drawer is open it could obstruct use of the pedals. This could result
in serious accident.
● The drawers must remain closed while the vehicle is in motion. Other-
wise, the drawer and any objects in it could fall into the driver's footwell
and obstruct the pedals.
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Folding table*
Fig. 113 Folding table
on the front seat
Fold out the table by pulling on it ⇒ Fig. 113 (arrow).
A drink holder is built into the folding table ⇒ page 150.
To fold it back , push the folding table down as far as possible ⇒ Fig. 113.

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WARNING
The folding table must not be folded down while the vehicle is in motion
to avoid the risk of injuries.
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Portable waste bin*
Fig. 114 Trim of the left-
hand sliding door: porta-
ble waste bin
The portable waste bin fits onto the bottle holder on the trim of the left-
hand sliding door.
WARNING
Do not use the portable waste bin as an ashtray to avoid the risk of fire.
 Other storage compartments
Fig. 115 In the luggage
compartment: Side stor-
age compartment
Fig. 116 Other compart-
ments in the luggage
compartment floor
Side compartments in the luggage compartment
There are other compartments ⇒ Fig. 115 1
and 2 in the side of the lug-
gage compartment. To open the compartment 1, turn the catch clockwise.
To open the compartment 2, lift the cover. The factory-fitted
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can be located in the storage compartment 1
.. The cover of the compart-
ment 1 can be used to safely store the covers of the rear shelf supports.
Compartments in the luggage compartment floor
More storage compartments can be found in the luggage compartment
floor.
effectNecessary operationsOpen the front compartment
⇒ Fig. 116 3:
Pull the front of the luggage compart-
ment floor back using the handle.
Open the rear compartment
⇒ Fig. 116 4:
Lift the rear of the luggage compart-
ment floor using the handle.
Keeping the rear compartment
open: Move the hook at the rear right of the
luggage compartment and hook the lug-
gage compartment floor onto it
⇒ page 127.
Closing the compartment:
 Push back the hook and push the rear
of the luggage compartment floor 4
down.

Fold the front part of the luggage com-
partment floor forwards 3
.
Other storage compartments:
●
in the centre console, front and rear.
● in the door trims, front and rear.
● Coat hooks on the central door pillars and on the rear roof handles.
● Bag hook in the luggage compartment ⇒ page 127.
WARNING
Clothing hung on the coat hooks could restrict the driver's view and lead
to serious accidents.
● Hang the clothes from the hooks so that driver's view is not restric-
ted.
● The coat hook is suitable for light items of clothing. Never place
heavy, hard or sharp objects in the bags.
CAUTION
Keep the CD changer compartment closed while the vehicle is in motion to
reduce vibrations that could damage the changer.
Note
The first aid kit is located in the rear left compartment of the luggage com-
partment. 
Drink holders Introduction
Bottle holders
There is a bottle holder in the open compartments in the driver and front
passenger doors and in that of the sliding door.
Additional information and warnings:
● Care and cleaning of the vehicle interior ⇒ page 253

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WARNING
Improper use of the drink holders can cause injury.
● Never place hot drinks in the drink holders. During sudden braking or
driving manoeuvres, the hot drink could be spilled and lead to scalding.
● Ensure that bottles and other object is dropped in the driver footwell,
as it could get under the pedals and obstruct their working.
● Never place heavy containers, food or other heavy objects in the drink
holder. In the event of an accident, these heavy objects could be thrown
around the vehicle interior and cause serious injuries.
WARNING
Closed bottles inside the vehicle could explode or crack due to the heat
or the cold.
● Never leave a closed bottle in the vehicle if the inside temperature is
too high or too low.
CAUTION
Do not leave open cans in the drink holders when the vehicle is in motion.
They could spill during braking, for example, and cause damage to the vehi-
cle and the electrical system.
Note
The drink holders can be removed for cleaning. Drink holders in front centre console
Fig. 117 Front centre
console: drink holder
● To open, move the cover backwards ⇒ Fig. 117.
● To close, move the cover forwards. 
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Drink holders, rear*
Fig. 118 Centre console,
rear section: folding out
the drink holder
Opening and closing the drink holder in the rear centre console
● To open, move the drink holder downwards in the direction of the arrow
⇒  Fig. 118.
● To close, lift the drink holder.
The third row of seats has a drink holder in the side trim compartment on
the rear left. 
Ashtray and cigarette lighter*
Introduction
Additional information and warnings:
● Power sockets
⇒ page 153.
● Accessories, parts replacement, repairs and modifications
⇒ page 261.
WARNING
Undue use of the ashtray and cigarette lighter may cause a fire or burns
and other serious injuries.
● Never put paper or other flammable objects in the ashtray.
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Ashtray
Fig. 119 Front centre
console: ashtray closed
There are ashtrays located on the front of the centre console ⇒ Fig. 119 and
on the rear lining of the rear door.
Opening and closing the ashtray
● To open, lift the ashtray cover.
● To close, push the ashtray cover down. 

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Emptying the ashtray
● Remove the ashtray from the drink holder or lining of the door by pulling
it upwards.
● After emptying the ashtray, insert it from above into the drink holder or
door lining. 
Cigarette lighter
Fig. 120 Front centre
console: lighter
Depending on the vehicle equipment, there may be a lighter to the front of
the centre console ⇒ Fig. 120 or in the compartment to the front of the cen-
tre console.
● Push the button on the cigarette lighter inwards with the ignition on
⇒  Fig. 120.
● Wait for the lighter to pop out slightly.
● Pull out the cigarette lighter and light the cigarette on the glowing coil
⇒ 
.
● Replace the cigarette lighter in its insert.
WARNING
Undue use of the cigarette lighter may cause a fire or burns and other se-
rious injuries.
● The cigarette lighter must only be used to light cigarettes or similar.
● Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. The cigarette lighter
can be used when the ignition is switched on.
Note
The cigarette lighter can also be used with the 12 Volt power socket
⇒ page 153. 
Power sockets Introduction
Electrical equipment can be connected to the power sockets in the vehicle.
All connected appliances should be in perfect working order without any
faults.
Additional information and warnings:
● Cigarette lighter
⇒ page 152
● Accessories, parts replacement, repairs and modifications
⇒ page 261
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WARNING
Improper use of the power sockets or electrical devices could lead to a
fire and cause serious injuries.
● Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. The power sockets
and equipment connected to them can be used when the ignition is
switched on.
● Should a connected electrical device overheat, switch it off and un-
plug it immediately.
CAUTION
● To avoid damage to the vehicle's electrical system, never connect equip-
ment that generates electrical current, such as solar panels or battery charg-
ers, to the 12 Volt power sockets in order to charge the vehicle's battery.
● Only use accessories with approved electromagnetic compatibility ac-
cording to current regulations.
● To avoid damage due to voltage variations, switch off all appliances con-
nected to the 12 V power sockets before switching the ignition on or off and
before starting the engine.
● Never connect an appliance to the 12 Volt power socket that consumes
more than the power indicated in watts. Exceeding the maximum power ab-
sorption could damage the vehicle's electrical system.
For the sake of the environment
Do not leave the engine running when the vehicle is at a standstill.
Note
● Using electrical appliances with the engine stopped and the ignition
switched on will drain the battery.
● Unshielded equipment can cause interference on the radio equipment
and the vehicle's electrical system.
● Interference can occur on the radio's AM waveband if electrical applian-
ces are used near the rear window aerial. 