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Storage compartments
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Compartments in the doors, refer to
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
Closing
Fold cover closed.
Glove compartment on the driver's side,
Locking
Without Smoker's package: Front storage
compartment, in front of the cupholders,
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
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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Storage compartments
Controls
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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