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Settings are stored automatically after approxi‐
mately 10 seconds.
Replace the cover after use
Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after
use, otherwise objects may get into the lighter
socket or fixture and cause a short circuit.◀
Sun visor
Glare shield
Fold the sun visor down or up.
Vanity mirror
A vanity mirror is located in the sun visor be‐
hind a cover. When the cover is opened, the
mirror lighting switches on.
The lighter is located next to the ashtray.
Push in the lighter.
Ashtray/cigarette lighter
The lighter can be removed as
soon as it pops back out.
Ashtray
Opening
Connecting electrical
devices
Hints
Do not connect charging devices to the
12 volt socket in the vehicle
Do not connect battery chargers to the fac‐
tory-installed 12 volt sockets in the vehicle as
this may damage the vehicle battery due to an
increased power consumption.◀
Raise cover.
Emptying
Take out the insert.
Replace the cover after use
Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after
use, otherwise objects may get into the lighter
socket or fixture and cause a short circuit.◀
Lighter
Danger of burns
Only hold the hot lighter by its knob; oth‐
erwise, there is a danger of getting burned.
Sockets
Switch off the ignition and take the remote
control with you when leaving the vehicle so
that children cannot use the lighter and burn
themselves.◀
General information
The lighter socket can be used as a socket for
electrical equipment while the engine is run‐
ning or when the ignition is switched on.
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Note
In the trunk
The total load of all sockets must not exceed
140 watts at 12 volts.
Do not damage the socket by using unsuitable
connectors.
Front center console
The socket is located on the left side in the
trunk.
USB interface for data
transfer
Raise the lid and remove the cover or cigarette
lighter.
The concept
Connection for importing and exporting data
on USB devices, e.g.:
Rear center console
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Personal Profile settings, refer to page 35.
Music collection.
Importing Trips.
Hints
Observe the following when connecting:
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Do not use force when plugging the con‐
nector into the USB interface.
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Do not connect devices such as fans or
lights to the USB interface.
Remove the cover.
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Do not connect USB hard drives.
Do not use the USB interface for recharg‐
ing external devices.
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cated in or reaches into the area of movement
of the rear seat backrests. Otherwise, injury or
damage may result.◀
Without telephone: overview
Ensuring the stability of the child seat
When installing child restraint systems,
make sure that the child seat is securely fas‐
tened to the backrest of the seat. Angle and
headrest of the backrest might need to be ad‐
justed or possibly be removed. Make sure that
all backrests are securely locked. Otherwise
the stability of the child seat can be affected,
and there is an increased risk of injury because
of unexpected movement of the seat back‐
rest.◀
The USB interface is located in the glove com‐
partment.
With telephone: overview
Opening
1. Pull the corresponding lever in the cargo
area to release the rear seat backrest.
The USB interface is located in the center arm‐
rest.
2. The unlocked backrest moves forward
slightly.
Through-loading system
The concept
The cargo area can be enlarged by folding
down the rear seat backrest.
The rear seat backrest is divided into two parts
at a ratio of 60 to 40.
The sides can be folded down separately or to‐
gether.
Hints
3. Fold backrest forward.
Danger of jamming
Before folding down the rear seat back‐
rests, ensure that the area of movement of the
backrests is clear. Ensure that no one is lo‐
Closing
Return the rear seat backrest to the upright
seating position and engage it.
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Ensure that the lock is securely engaged
Make sure that the lock engages prop‐
erly when folding back, otherwise transported
cargo could enter the car's interior during brak‐
ing or evasive maneuvers and endanger the
vehicle's occupants.◀
To secure cargo, refer to page 161, with nets
or draw straps, the cargo area is fitted with
lashing eyes.
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Storage compartments
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Compartments in the doors, refer to
page 148.
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
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Nets on the backrests of the front seats.
Glove compartment
Front passenger side
Note
Close the glove compartment again im‐
mediately
Hints
Close the glove compartment immediately af‐
ter use while driving; otherwise, injury may oc‐
cur during accidents.◀
No loose objects in the car's interior
Do not stow any objects in the car's inte‐
rior without securing them; otherwise, they
may present a danger to occupants e.g., during
braking and evasive maneuvers.◀
Opening
Do not place anti-slip mats on the dash‐
board
Do not place anti-slip mats on the dashboard.
The mat materials could damage the dash‐
board.◀
Storage compartments
The following storage compartments are avail‐
able in the vehicle interior:
Pull the handle.
The light in the glove compartment switches
on.
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Glove compartment on the front passenger
side, refer to page 147.
Closing
Fold cover closed.
Glove compartment on the driver's side,
refer to page 148.
Locking
Without Smoker's package: Front storage
compartment, in front of the cupholders,
refer to page 148.
The glove compartment can be locked with an
integrated key to separately secure the trunk
lid, refer to page 41, e.g.
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Storage compartment in the front center
armrest, refer to page 148.
This prevents access to the glove compart‐
ment and to the trunk.
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After the glove compartment is locked, the re‐
mote control can be handed over, such as at a
hotel, without the integrated key.
Compartments in the doors
Do not stow any breakable objects
Do not store any breakable objects, e. g.
glass bottles, in the compartments, or there is
an increased risk of injury in the event of an ac‐
cident.◀
Driver's side
Note
Close the glove compartment again im‐
mediately
Center armrest
Close the glove compartment immediately af‐
ter use while driving; otherwise, injury may oc‐
cur during accidents.◀
Front
A storage compartment is located in the center
armrest between the front seats.
Opening
Opening
Pull the handle.
Fold the center armrest up.
Closing
Fold cover closed.
Repositioning
Center armrest can be pushed forwards or
backwards. It engages in the end positions.
Front storage compartment
Connection for an external audio
device
An external audio device, e.g.,
an MP3 player, can be con‐
nected via the AUX-IN port or
the USB audio interface in the
center armrest.
Raise the lid to open it.
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Cupholders
Storage compartments in the
cargo area
Hints
Storage compartment
Shatter-proof containers and no hot
drinks
A storage compartment is located on the left
side.
Use light and shatter-proof containers and do
not transport hot drinks. Otherwise, there is
the increased danger of injury in an accident.◀
Located on the right side is a storage compart‐
ment for the onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to
page 190, and first aid kit, refer to page 199.
Unsuitable containers
Do not forcefully push unsuitable con‐
tainers into the cupholders. This may result in
damage.◀
Net
Small objects can be stowed in the net on the
left side.
Front
Multi-function hook
A multi-function hook is located on each side
of the trunk.
Clothes hooks
The multi-function hooks can be loaded up to
a max. of 8.8 lbs/4 kg.
Do not obstruct view
When suspending clothing from the
hooks, ensure that it will not obstruct the driv‐
er's view.◀
Lightweight objects only
Only hang lightweight objects, e.g. shop‐
ping bags, from the multifunction hooks. Oth‐
erwise, there is a danger of objects flying about
during braking and evasive maneuvers.
No heavy objects
Do not hang heavy objects from the
hooks; otherwise, they may present a danger
to passengers during braking and evasive ma‐
neuvers.◀
Only transport heavy luggage in the trunk if it
has been appropriately secured.◀
Retaining strap
A retaining strap is available on the right side
trim for fastening small objects.
The clothes hooks are located in the grab han‐
dles in the rear.
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Lashing eyes in the cargo area
To secure the cargo, refer to page 161, there
are four lashing eyes in the cargo area.
Floor net
The floor net can also be used to Secure the
load, refer to page 161, and to store small
parts.
Storage compartment under the cargo
floor panel
Maximum load
To avoid damage to the vehicle, do not
exceed a maximum permitted load of 44 lbs/
20 kg in the storage compartment under the
cargo floor panel.◀
Raise the cargo floor panel, arrow 1, and latch
at top, if needed, arrow 2.
Partitioning the compartment
The compartment can be divided using an at‐
tachable partition.
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