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Interior equipment
Vehicle equipment
Ashtray/lighter
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and special equipment available for the
model series. It may therefore describe equip‐
ment which is not installed in your vehicle, for ex‐
ample on account of the optional equipment se‐
lected or the country variant. This also applies to
safety-relevant functions and systems. Please
comply with the relevant laws and regulations
when using the corresponding functions and
systems.
Ashtray
Opening
Sun visor
Push the cover forward.
Glare protection
Fold the sun visor downwards or upwards.
Inserting
Vanity mirror
A vanity mirror is located behind a cover in the
sun visor. The mirror light switches on when the
cover is opened.
The ashtray can be inserted into both cuphold‐
ers.
Emptying
Lift out the insert.
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Press in the lighter.
Lighter
The lighter can be removed when
it pops back out.
WARNING
Contact with the hot heating element or the hot
socket of the lighter can cause burns. Flamma‐
ble materials can catch fire if the lighter is drop‐
ped or is held against objects. There is a risk of
fire and danger of injury. There is a risk of ma‐
terial damage. Take hold of the lighter by its
handle. Ensure that children do not use the
lighter.
Sockets
General
The cigarette lighter socket can be used as a
socket for electrical devices when the engine is
running or the ignition is switched on.
The total load of all sockets must not exceed
140 watts at 12 volts.
NOTE
If metallic objects fall into the socket, they can
cause a short circuit. There is a risk of material
damage. After using the socket, re-fit the
lighter or socket cover.
To avoid damage to the socket, do not insert an
incompatible plug.
Safety notes
WARNING
Devices and cables, for example portable navi‐
gation devices, that are located in the deploy‐
ment range of the airbags may impede airbag
deployment or be thrown around the vehicle in‐
terior when the airbag is deployed. There is a
danger of injury. Make sure that devices and
cables are not in the deployment range of the
airbags.
Push the cover forward.
NOTE
Battery chargers for the vehicle battery may
operate with high voltages and high currents
which can overload or damage the 12-volt on-
board network. There is a risk of material dam‐
age. Only connect battery chargers for the ve‐
hicle battery to the jump-starting connections
in the engine compartment.
The lighter is located between the cupholders.
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NOTE
Rear centre console
If metallic objects fall into the socket, they can
cause a short circuit. There is a risk of material
damage. After using the socket, re-fit the
lighter or socket cover.
Front centre console
Remove the cover.
Inside the boot
Push the cover forward.
Socket is on the left in the boot.
USB interface
Principle
Remove the socket cover or lighter.
Mobile devices with a USB port can be connec‐
ted to the USB interface.
In front seat passenger
compartment
General
Please comply with the notes on connecting mo‐
bile devices to the USB interface in the chapter
on USB connections, see page 61.
Socket is located under the glove box.
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Properties:
In the centre armrest
▷ USB port type A.
▷ For charging mobile devices and transferring
data.
▷ Charging current: max. 2.1 A.
Boot
Extending the boot
A USB interface is in the centre armrest.
Properties:
Principle
The boot can be extended by folding down the
rear backrest.
▷ USB port type A.
▷ For charging mobile devices and transferring
data.
▷ Charging current: max. 1.5 A.
General
▷ Charging current: max. 2.1 A if equipped with
a second USB interface in the centre con‐
sole.
The rear backrest is split 60–40. The left-hand
rear backrest is connected to the middle part.
With load-through system: the rear backrest is
separated in the ratio 40–20–40.
The rear backrests can be folded down from the
boot. The rear backrests can be folded down in‐
dividually from the rear.
In the centre console
Safety notes
WARNING
Risk of entrapment when folding down the rear
backrest. There is a danger of injury or damage
to property. Before folding down, make sure
that the area of movement of the rear backrest
and the head restraint is kept clear.
Push the cover forward.
WARNING
If a rear seat backrest is not locked, unsecured
cargo may be flung into the interior, for example
in the event of an accident or during braking or
evasive manoeuvres. There is a danger of in‐
jury. Make sure that the rear seat backrest is
locked after it has been folded back.
A USB interface is in the centre console.
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WARNING
3. Fold the rear backrest forward.
If the seat is not adjusted properly or the child
seat has been installed incorrectly, the child re‐
straint system may have limited stability or may
not be stable at all. There is a danger of injury
or even death. Make sure that the child re‐
straint system rests firmly against the backrest.
Wherever possible, adapt the backrest angle of
all the relevant seat backrests and adjust the
seats correctly. Make sure that the seats and
their backrests are correctly engaged or locked.
If possible, adjust the height of the head re‐
straints, or remove them.
Folding back the rear backrest
Fold the rear backrest back into seat position and
engage.
Folding down the middle part
NOTE
Vehicle parts can be damaged when folding
down the rear backrest. There is a risk of mate‐
rial damage. When folding down, make sure
that the area of movement of the rear backrest
including head restraint is kept clear.
Folding rear backrest down from the
boot
1. Pull the corresponding lever in the boot to
unlock the rear backrest.
Press the switch and pull the middle part for‐
wards.
2. The unlocked rear backrest moves slightly to
the front.
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