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Practical equipment
Storage compartment on the driver side
Fig. 73 On the driver
side: storage compart-
ment
There may be a storage compartment on the driver side.
WARNING
In the event of sudden braking movements or turns, loose objects may be
thrown around the vehicle interior. This could cause serious injuries to
passengers and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
● Do not leave animal or objects of a material that is hard, heavy or
sharp in the open storage compartment.
 Compartment on the centre console
Fig. 74 In the front part
of the centre console:
storage compartment
The storage compartment ⇒ Fig. 74 may be used as a drink holder
⇒  page 113 or as an ashtray*
⇒ page 115 or to store small objects.
Note
A 12 volt electrical socket ⇒ page 118 can be found in the storage compart-
ment. 
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Storage compartment with cover on the passenger side*
Fig. 75 Storage compartment with cover on the passenger side
There may be a storage compartment with cover on the passenger side.
Opening and closing the storage compartment cover
Pull the lever to open ⇒ Fig. 75 1
.
To close, press the cover upwards until it clicks into place.
Sunglasses storage compartment.
Sunglasses can be stored in the passenger side storage compartment.
The sunglasses storage compartment is in the upper area of the storage
compartment 2
.
Supports
Next to the sunglasses storage compartment is a notebook holder 3
and in
the interior of the storage compartment there is a pen holder 4, a map
storage area and a purse 5.
WARNING
The risk of serious injuries in the event of an accident during a sudden
braking manoeuvre or turn is increased if the storage compartment is left
open.
● Keep the storage 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. Therefore, do not store small ob-
jects in the storage compartment, apart from those stored in the spaces
provided. 
Bag holder*
Fig. 76 Storage com-
partment on the passen-
ger side: foldable hook.
In the storage compartment opening lever on the passenger side there is a
foldable hook ⇒ Fig. 76 used to hang small luggage items, e.g. bags, etc. 

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CAUTION
● The hook can hold a maximum weight of 1.5 kg.
● When the hook is folded forward it folds up automatically when the stor-
age compartment opens.
● We recommend that any small luggage items be removed from the hook
before opening the storage compartment. 
Open storage compartment on the passenger side*
Fig. 77 Open storage
compartment on the pas-
senger side
There may be an open storage compartment on the passenger side.
Support
In the open storage compartment there is a hook for bags ⇒ Fig. 77 1
.
WARNING
In the event of sudden braking movements or turns, loose objects may be
thrown around the vehicle interior. This could cause serious injuries to
passengers and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
● Do not leave animal or objects of a material that is hard, heavy or
sharp in the open storage compartment.

Storage compartment in the back of the centre console
Fig. 78 In the back part
of the centre console:
storage compartment
The drink holder in the back part of the centre console ⇒ page 113 can be
used as a storage compartment. 
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Other storage compartments
Fig. 79 In front of the
rear seats: storage com-
partment
Fig. 80 In the centre pil-
lars: coat hooks
Coat hooks
In the centre pillars there are coat hooks ⇒ Fig. 80 (arrow). Other storage compartments:
●
In the front door trims ⇒ page 9.
● In front of the rear seats ⇒ Fig. 79.
● Rear shelf for light items of clothing*.
● Bag hook in the luggage compartment ⇒ page 98.
● In the upper part of the centre console, in place of the radio ⇒ Fig. 6 5
.
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.
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Practical equipment
Drink holders
Introduction
Drink holders
The drink holders are in the open storage compartments in the driver and
passenger doors.
Additional information and warnings:
● Care and cleaning of the vehicle interior ⇒ page 205
WARNING
Improper use of the drink holders can cause injury.
● Do not place containers with hot drinks in a drink holder. During sud-
den 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 drinks containers in the drink holders when the vehicle is
in motion. They could spill during braking, for example, and cause damage
to the vehicle and the electrical system. 
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Practical equipment
Ashtray and Lighter
Introduction
Additional information and warnings:
● Power socket ⇒ page 117
● Accessories, parts replacement, repairs and modifications ⇒ page 222
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.

Ashtray*
Fig. 83 In the front part
of the centre console:
Opening the ashtray Opening and closing the ashtray
To open, lift the lid of the ashtray in the direction of the arrow
⇒ Fig. 83.
To close, push the ashtray lid down.
Emptying the ashtray
● Remove the ashtray from the storage compartment lifting it up.
● After emptying the ashtray, insert it into the drink holder from above. 
Cigarette lighter*
Fig. 84 In the front part
of the centre console:
lighter
● Push the button on the cigarette lighter inwards with the ignition on
⇒  Fig. 84.
● 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. 
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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 socket. 

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Electrical power socket* Introduction
Electrical equipment can be connected to the socket in the vehicle.
All connected appliances should be in perfect working order without any
faults.
Additional information and warnings:
● Cigarette lighter ⇒ page 115
● Accessories, parts replacement, repairs and modifications ⇒ page 222
WARNING
Improper use of the socket or electrical devices could lead to a fire and
cause serious injuries.
● Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. The socket and
equipment connected to it 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 socket 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 switch-
ed on will drain the battery.
Note
Unshielded equipment can cause interference on the radio equipment and
the vehicle's electrical system.
Note
If electrical equipment is used near an aerial, you may observe interference
in the reception of AM stations. 
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Starting, changing gears, parking
While driving
Starting, changing gears, parking
Stopping and starting the engine Introduction
Immobiliser display
When an invalid key is used or in the event of a system fault,  is dis-
played on the instrument panel. The engine cannot be started.
Pushing or towing
For technical reasons, the vehicle must not be push- or tow-started. Jump
starting is preferable.
Additional information and warnings:
● Vehicle key set ⇒ page 28
● Changing gear ⇒  page 124
● Braking, stopping and parking ⇒  page 134
● Steering ⇒  page 147
● Refuelling ⇒  page 171
● Fuel ⇒ page 177
● Emergency locking and unlocking ⇒ page 244
● Jump starting ⇒  page 275
● Tow starting and towing away ⇒ page 278
WARNING
Switching off the engine while driving makes stopping the vehicle diffi-
cult. As a consequence you may lose control of the vehicle and there is a
risk of serious accident.
● The assisted braking and steering systems, the airbag system, seat
belts and certain safety equipment are only active while the engine is
running.
● The engine should only be switched off when the vehicle is at a
standstill.
WARNING
While the engine is running or starting it could help reduce the risk of se-
rious injury.
● Never start or leave the engine running in poorly ventilated or closed
spaces. Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a toxic, colourless and
odourless gas. Carbon monoxide can cause people to lose conscious-
ness. It can also cause death.
● Never leave the vehicle unattended if the engine is running. The vehi-
cle could move off suddenly or something unexpected could happen re-
sulting in damage and serious injury.
● Never use start boosters. Cold start sprays could explode or increase
the engine speed unexpectedly. 
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WARNING
The components of the exhaust system reach very high temperatures.
This could cause a fire and considerable damage.
● Always park your vehicle so that no part of the exhaust system can
come in contact with flammable materials (such as wood, leaves, spilled
fuel, dried grass, etc).
● Never apply additional underseal or anti-corrosion coatings to the ex-
haust pipes, catalytic converter or the heat shields on the exhaust sys-
tem.
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Ignition lock
Fig. 86 Vehicle key positions
Car keys ⇒ Fig. 86 No key in the ignition lock: The steering lock may be activated.0Ignition switched off. Key can be removed from the vehicle.1Ignition is switched on. The steering lock can be unlocked.2Switch on the engine. Release the key when the engine has star-
ted. When it is released, the key returns to position 1.
Key not authorised for the vehicle
If a key which is not authorised for this vehicle is inserted in the ignition
lock, it can be removed as follows:
●
Automatic gearbox : the key cannot be removed from the ignition lock.
Press and release the selector lever locking button. Key can be removed
from the vehicle.
● Manual gearbox: Remove the key from the ignition. 