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WARNING
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire!
Rear ashtray*
Opening ashtray
– Press on the top part of the cover of the ashtray.
Removing ashtray insert
– Press the cover of the ashtray down slightly as far as the stop.
– Grasp the ashtray insert and pull it out at an angle of about 45°.
Insert ashtray insert
– Position the ashtray insert at an angle of about 45° and press it into the
mount as far the stop.
WARNING
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire!
Ashtray in the armrest*
Ashtray located in the armr est of the rear right door
Opening ashtray
– Press on the middle part of the cover of the ashtray.
Removing ashtray insert
– Press on the top part of the opened ashtray cover in position , the ashtray insert is raised ⇒fig. 89 .
Insert ashtray insert
– Press the ashtray insert into the armrest.
WARNING
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire!
Fig. 88 Rear ashtray
Fig. 89 Ashtray in the
armrest of the rear right
door
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Cigarette lighters and power sockets
Cigarette lighter
You can also use the socket on th e cigarette lighter for other elec-
trical appliances.
Using the cigarette lighter
– Press on the bottom part of the cover of the ashtray - refer to
⇒fig. 90 .
– Press in the button of the cigarette lighter (see arrow).
– Wait until the button jumps forward.
– Remove the cigarette lighter immediately and use it.
– Insert the cigarette lighter again into the socket.
Using the power socket
– Take out the cigarette lighter.
– Insert the plug of the electrical a ppliance into the socket of the ciga-
rette lighter.
The 12 volt power socket can also be used to supply power to electrical accessories
with a power uptake up to 100 watts.
WARNING
•Take care when using the cigarette li ghter! Not paying proper attention
or incorrect use the cigarette lighter in an uncontrolled manner may result in
burns.
•The cigarette lighter and the power so cket also operates when the igni-
tion is switched off or the ignition key withdrawn. This is why you should
never leave children unattended in the vehicle!
Caution
Only use matching plugs, which fulfils the DIN - ISO Standard 4165, to avoid
damaging the power sockets.
Note
Connecting electrical components when the engine is not running will drain
the battery of the vehicle - risk of battery draining!
Cigarette lighter in rear compartment*
Fig. 90 Centre console:
Cigarette lighter
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B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042HFig. 91 Centre console:
Cigarette lighter
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Operating and further information regarding the use of the cigarette lighter
⇒ page 81.
Power socket in the luggage compartment
– Open the cover of the power socket ⇒fig. 92 .
– Connect the plug of the electr ical appliance to the socket.
The power socket fulfils the requirements of DIN standard ISO 4165 and must only
be used for connecting approved electrical accessories with a power uptake of up
to 100 watts. The vehicle battery will be discharged in the process if the engine is
stationary.
Further information concerning use of the power socket ⇒page 205, “Accessories
and replacement parts”.
Storage facilities
Overview
You will find the following storag e facilities in your vehicle:
WARNING
•Please do not place anything on top of the dash panel. Such objects
might slide or fall down when driving (when accelerating or cornering) and
may distract you from concentrating on the traffic situation - risk of acci-
dent!
•Ensure that when driving no objects from the centre console of from
other storage possibilities may get into the footwell of the driver. You would
then no longer be able to apply the br akes, operate the clutch or accelerator
- risk of accident!
Fig. 92 Luggage
compartment: Power
socket
First-aid box⇒ page 207
Stowage compartment for warning triangle⇒page 207
Storage compartment on the front passenger side⇒page 83
Storage drawer*⇒page 84
Stowage compartment in centre console⇒page 84
Stowage compartment for spectacles*⇒page 85
Stowage compartment below steering wheel⇒page 85
Stowage compartment in door panel⇒page 85
Stowage compartment for an umbrella*⇒page 86
Armrest with stowage compartment⇒page 87
Rear armrest with stowage compartment*⇒page 87
Clothes hooks⇒page 88
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Storage compartment on the front passenger side
The storage compartment on the front passenger side is lockable*
and illuminated.
Opening the storage compartment
– Pull the handle in the lid in direction of arrow ⇒fig. 93 and pull the lid
down.
Closing the storage compartment
– Raise the lid and press it until the catch is heard to engage.
Locking the storage compartment
– Turn the master key in the lock to the right.
Unlocking the storage compartment
– Turn the master key in the lock to the left.
Two holders for placing drink cans are located on the inside of the lid.
WARNING
•The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
reasons.
•The drinks can holder should not be used while driving.
Cooling of storage compartment on front passenger side
– You can switch the cooling system on or off using the control dial
⇒fig. 94 .
The storage compartment is only cooled in the cooling mode. We recommend that
you switch off the cooling (opening concealed) if it is operating in the heating mode
or if you are not using the cooling system for the storage compartment.
Fig. 93 Dash panel:
Storage compartment
WARNING (continued)
B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042H
Fig. 94 Storage
compartment: Control
dial for the cooling
system
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Storage drawer*
– Press in the middle of the storage compartment ⇒fig. 95 and the
storage compartment will come out.
WARNING
•The storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and must
also not be used for such purposes - risk of fire!
•The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
reasons!
Storage compartment in the centre console
Opening
– Press on the top part of the cover in direction of arrow. The drawer will come out.
Pulling out compartment
– Press the compartment in the opening direction as far as the stop. Grasp the inner part of the compartment (compartment insert) at the
sides and pull it up and out.
Inserting compartment
– Insert the inner part into the compartment and close the cover.
WARNING
•The storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and must
also not be used for such purposes - risk of fire!
•The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
reasons!
Fig. 95 Dash panel:
Storage drawerB1Z-0042HB1Z-0042HFig. 96 Centre console:
Storage compartment
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Storage compartment for spectacles*
The stowage compartment is located above the front left window.
– The storage compartment is opened by folding it out in the direction
of the arrow ⇒fig. 97 .
WARNING
The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
reasons!
Stowage compartment below steering wheel
You can use this stowage compartment, for example, for inserting the car
documentation.
Stowage compartment in door panel
Fig. 97 Stowage
compartment for specta-
clesFig. 98 Dash panel:
Stowage compartments
below steering wheel
Fig. 99 Stowage
compartment in door
panel
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WARNING
Use the stowage compartments in the door panels only for small items
which do not project out of the compartment in order to avoid any interfer-
ence with the proper operation of the side airbags.
Stowage compartment for umbrella*
The umbrella supplied with the car is stowed in the compartment in the
rear left door ⇒fig. 100 .
Opening umbrella
– Press the knob in direction of arrow ⇒fig. 101 .
Closing umbrella
– Press the knob in direction of arrow . The umbrella first of all closes partially in direction of arrow .
– Press the umbrella together in direction of arrow in order to fold it closed completely.
There is a water drain facility in the stowage compartment for a wet umbrella.
The stowage compartment can also be used for stowing small objects. The
compartment features a foldable partition. When the umbrella is removed the rear
part of the compartment closes - thus no object can fall inside the door. The parti-
tion is automatically folded back in position when the umbrella is again placed in
the compartment.
B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042HFig. 100 Left rear door:
Storage compartment
Fig. 101 Opening and
closing umbrella
A1
A2
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Armrest with stowage compartment
You can use the cover of the compartment as an armrest. The
armrest is adjustable for height and length.
Opening stowage compartment
– Fold out the top cover of the arm rest ⇒fig. 102 .
Closing stowage compartment
– First of all fold the cover of the armrest in the direction of arrow fully to the top ⇒fig. 102 and then to the bottom. Opening cooling air inlet in stowage compartment
– Turn the rotary switch to the left as far as the end position
⇒fig. 103 .
Closing cooling air inlet in stowage compartment
– Turn the rotary switch to the right as far as the end position .
The cooling air flows into the stowage comp artment only when the air conditioning
is in the cooling mode. If the air conditioning is operating in the heating mode or if
you do not wish to use the cooling syst em of the stowage compartment, you can
close the cooling air inlet.
Note
If the armrest is pulled forward, ensure that it does not restrict you when steering
the car.
Rear seat armrest with storage compartment
– You can fold down the armrest to enhance occupant comfort.
The armrest includes a stowage compar tment. You open the compartment by
pressing the button on the front side of the armrest and raising the cover. A drinks
Fig. 102 Armrest
between driver and front
passenger seat
B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042H
Fig. 103 Storage
compartment: Using
cooling system
A1
A2
B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042HFig. 104 Armrest of rear
seats:
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can holder* ⇒page 79 and the operation control for the electrical passenger seat*
⇒ page 64 are located in the armrest.
Clothes hooks
You will find a clothes hook above each of the rear doors.
WARNING
•Ensure that any clothes hanging from the hooks do not impair your
vision to the rear.
•Use the hooks for hanging only light items of clothing and ensure that
there are no heavy or sharp-e dged objects in the pockets.
•Do not use clothes hangers for hanging up items of clothing otherwise
this will interfere with the protection offered by the head airbag*.
Fig. 105 Area above rear
doors: Clothes hooks
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Heating and air conditioning system
Air conditioning system
Description
The air conditioning system is a combined cooling and heating
system. It makes it possible to optimally control the air temperature
at any season of the year.
Description of the air conditioning system
It is important for your safety and for your driving comfort that the air conditioning
system is operating properly.
The air conditioning system operates when switch ⇒page 90, fig. 106 is
pressed and the following conditions are met:
•engine running,
•outside temperature above +5 °C,
•blower switch switched on (positions 1 to 4).
If the cooling system is switched on, the temperature and air humidity drops in the
vehicle. The wellbeing of the occupants of the car is enhanced as a result of this
particularly at high outs ide temperatures and a high air humidity. The system
prevents the windows misting up during the cold season of the year.
The heating effect is dependent upon th e coolant temperature, thus full heat
output only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
It is possible to briefly activate recirc ulated air mode in order to enhance the
cooling effect ⇒ .
Air at a temperature of about 5°C may flow out of the vents under certain circum-
stances when the cooling system is operating. Lengthy and uneven distribution of
the air flow out of the vents (in particular at the leg area) and large differences in
temperature, for example when getting out of the vehicle, can result in chills in
sensitive persons.
The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free of ice, snow or leaves in order
to ensure that the heating and ventilation systems operate properly. After switching on the cooling
Condensation from the evaporator of the air condi-
tioning may drip down and form a puddle below the vehicle. This is quite normal
and not an indication of a leak!
Aeration of the vehicle when ignition is switched off*
On models fitted with power sliding/tilting roof with sollar cells, the fresh air blower
is automatically switched over to “solar mode ” if the sun ray's are sufficient after
switching off the ignition. The solar cells on the sliding/tilting roof deliver power for
the fresh air blower. This supplies the interior of the car with fresh air.
For an optimum ventilation, the air outlet vents 3 and 4 must be opened
⇒ page 92.
The ventilation functions only when the sliding/tilting roof is closed.
WARNING
•For your own safety and that of other road users, ensure that all the
windows are free of ice, snow and mistin g. Please familiarize yourself about
how to correctly operate th e heating and ventilation systems, how to demist
and defrost the windows, as well as with the cooling mode.
•You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of
time, as “stale” air may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, divert
your attention and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an
accident increases. Switch recirculated air mode off as soon as the windows
begin misting up.
Note
We recommend that you do not smoke in the vehicle when the recirculating air
mode is operating since the smoke which is drawn at the evaporator from the inte-
rior of the vehicle forms deposits in the ev aporator of the air conditioning system.
This produces a permanent odour when th e air conditioning system is operating
which can only be eliminated through co nsiderable effort and expense (replace-
ment of compressor).
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