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Net in the front passenger footwell.

Vehicle equipment

All standard, country-specific and optional

equipment that is offered in the model series is

Glove compartment

Front passenger side

Note

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.

Close the glove compartment again im‐

mediately

Close the glove compartment immediately af‐

ter use while driving; otherwise, injury may oc‐

cur during accidents.◀

Notes

No loose objects in the passenger com‐

partment

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.◀

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.◀

Pull the handle.

The light in the glove compartment switches

on.

Storage compartments

The following storage compartments are avail‐

able in the vehicle interior:

Closing

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Glove compartment on the driver's and

front passenger side, refer to page 150.

Fold up the cover.

Driver's side

Note

Storage compartment, refer to page 153,

in the center console for remote control.

Storage compartment in the center arm‐

rest, refer to page 151, in the front and

rear.

Close the glove compartment again im‐

mediately

Close the glove compartment immediately af‐

ter use while driving; otherwise, injury may oc‐

cur during accidents.◀

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Compartments in the doors.

Pockets on the backrests of the front

seats.

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Opening

Locking the storage compartment

Pull the handle.

The storage compartment in the armrest can

be locked with an integrated key to separately

secure the trunk lid, refer to page 38, for exam‐

ple.

Closing

Fold up the cover.

After the storage compartment is locked, the

remote control can be handed out without the

integrated key, refer to page 30, for instance at

a hotel.

Center armrest

Front

This prevents access to the storage compart‐

ment and to the cargo area.

A storage compartment is located in the center

armrest between the front seats.

Connection for an external audio

device

Opening

.

Description, see user's manual

for Navigation, Entertainment

and Communication.

Rear

The center armrest contains a storage com‐

partment.

Press the button.

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Folding down

Manual transmission: Front

On the center console

Pull on the opener and fold the armrest for‐

ward.

To open: press the button.

The insert folds out.

Opening

To use as a storage compartment, fold the in‐

sert back in.

Double-clutch transmission: Front

Pull on the handle and fold open the cover.

Cupholders

To open: press on the cover.

Notes

Shatter-proof containers and no hot

drinks

Rear

In the front center armrest.

Use light and shatter-proof containers and do

not transport hot drinks. Otherwise, there is

the increased danger of injury in an accident.◀

Unsuitable containers

Do not forcefully push unsuitable con‐

tainers into the cupholders. This may result in

damage.◀

The cupholder can be adjusted for three differ‐

ent container sizes.

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To open: press the button.

Do not obstruct view

To reduce in size: fold closed to the desired

position.

When suspending clothing from the

hooks, ensure that it will not obstruct the driv‐

er's vision.◀

To close: fold all the way closed. The cu‐

pholder must be closed before it can be

opened fully.

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.◀

Remote control storage

compartment

Opening

Storage compartments in the

cargo area

Net

Smaller objects can be stored in the net on the

side of the cargo area.

To transport larger objects, it can be pushed

down.

Multi-function hook

A multi-function hook is available on the left

cargo area wall.

Press on the cover.

Remote control storage compartment

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.◀

Storage is possible in a vertical position in the

center armrest.

Clothes hooks

The clothes hooks are located next to the grab

handles in the rear and on the door pillar in the

rear.

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Storage compartment under the cargo

floor panel

Raise the cargo floor panel.

Storage compartment on the side

A storage compartment is located at the side

of the cargo area.

Lashing eyes

To secure the cargo, refer to page 165, there

are lashing eyes in the cargo area.

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