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Storage compartments
Storage compartments
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Compartments in the doors, refer to
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
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Nets on the backrests of the front seats.
equipment that is offered in the model series is
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Storage compartment in the rear center
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Glove compartment
Front passenger side
Note
Notes
No loose objects in the passenger com‐
partment
Close the glove compartment again im‐
mediately
Do not stow any objects in the passenger
compartment without securing them; other‐
wise, they may present a danger to occupants
for instance during braking and avoidance ma‐
neuvers.◀
Close the glove compartment immediately af‐
ter use while driving; otherwise, injury may oc‐
cur during accidents.◀
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 driver's side,
The net in the glove compartment is provided
for stowing the storage tray for the cupholder,
Glove compartment on the front passenger
Without Smoker's package: Front storage
compartment, in front of the cupholders,
Closing
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Storage compartment in the front center
Fold up the cover.
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Locking
Front storage compartment
The glove compartment can be locked with an
integrated key to separately secure the trunk
lid, refer to page 39, for example.
This prevents access to the glove compart‐
ment and to the cargo area.
After the glove compartment is locked, the re‐
mote control can be handed over, such as at a
hotel, without the integrated key.
Driver's side
Note
Raise the lid to open it.
Close the glove compartment again im‐
mediately
Compartments in the doors
Do not stow any breakable objects
Close the glove compartment immediately af‐
ter use while driving; otherwise, injury may oc‐
cur during accidents.◀
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.◀
Opening
Center armrest
Front
A storage compartment is located in the center
armrest between the front seats.
Opening
Pull the handle.
Closing
Fold up the cover.
Fold the center armrest up.
Repositioning
Center armrest can be pushed forwards or
backwards. It engages in the end positions.
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Storage compartments
Connection for an external audio
device
Storage tray for front cupholders
The cupholder with the storage tray can be
used for additional storage. To do this, place
the storage tray in the cupholder.
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Description, see user's manual
for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication.
Only use the storage tray for small objects,
such as keys or the remote control.
When not in use, stow the storage tray in the
glove compartment net. Insert the storage tray
into the net so that the top surface faces up.
Note the trapezoidal shape of the net and tray.
Storage compartment in the
rear
Storage compartment is located in the rear
center console.
Rear
In the center armrest.
Cupholders
Hints
Shatter-proof containers and no hot
drinks
Use light and shatter-proof containers and do
not transport hot drinks. Otherwise, there is
the increased danger of injury in an accident.◀
Pull the center armrest forward at the strap.
To open: press the button.
Unsuitable containers
To close: push both covers back in, one after
the other.
Do not forcefully push unsuitable con‐
tainers into the cupholders. This may result in
damage.◀
Pushing back the covers
Push back the covers before folding up
the center armrest; otherwise, the cupholder
could become damaged.◀
Front
Clothes hooks
The clothes hooks are located in the grab han‐
dles in the rear.
Do not obstruct view
When suspending clothing from the
hooks, ensure that it will not obstruct the driv‐
er's vision.◀
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Retaining strap
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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.◀
A retaining strap is available on the right side
trim for fastening small objects.
Lashing eyes in the cargo area
To secure the cargo, refer to page 168, there
are four lashing eyes in the cargo area.
Storage compartments in the
cargo area
Floor net
The floor net can also be used to Secure the
load, refer to page 168, and to store small
parts.
Storage compartment
A storage compartment is located on the left
side.
Storage compartment under cargo
floor panel
Located on the right side is a storage compart‐
ment for the onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to
page 209, and first aid kit, refer to page 221.
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.◀
Net
Small objects can be stowed in the net on the
left side.
Hooks/multi-function hook
Raise the cargo floor panel, arrow 1, and latch
at top, if necessary, arrow 2.
A multi-function hook is located on each side
of the cargo area. The multi-function hooks
can be loaded up to a max. of 8.8 lbs/4 kg.
Partitioning the compartment
The compartment can be divided using an at‐
tachable partition.
Light and suitable objects only
Only hang light bags or suitable objects
from the holders. Otherwise, there is a danger
of objects flying about during braking and eva‐
sive maneuvers.
Only transport heavy luggage in the trunk if it
has been appropriately secured.◀
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