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4. Interior comfort and climate  
Get familiar with your car's interior and the controls for seat adjustment, climate and windows.  
Your car is equipped with multiple features to assist you in your driving. While some features are mainly for comfort, others im-  
prove visibility. Reading this section of the manual can assist in making your driving experience more comfortable.  
4.1. Interior  
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Get to know the interior's layout and its practical features, such as cup holders and charging ports for your  
devices.  
Interior walk-through  
There are a few places and components whose names and locations are good to know, as they are referenced throughout the  
manual.  
The passenger compartment is divided into the front and rear passenger compartment.  
Passenger  
compartment  
The boot, or cargo area, is the space behind the rear seats, which you typically access from behind the car.  
Boot  
The dashboard refers to the whole set of panels and components in front of the driver and front passenger. It  
has some of your car's main interaction areas, such as the displays, steering wheel, air vents and glove box.  
Dashboard  
The tunnel console sits between the front seats. Here you'll find a storage compartment, a wireless charger,  
an electrical socket, USB sockets and a cup holder.  
There are also USB ports in the front  
and rear parts of the tunnel console.  
Tunnel console  
Each door has its own set of controls for windows and locks.  
Door control panel  
Note  
There's a backup key reader in the bottom of the tunnel console's cup holder.  
One of the detectors for the alarm is located under the reader. Avoid leaving coins, keys and other metal objects on the  
reader as this may trigger the alarm.  
4.1.1. Using the wireless charger  
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Use the wireless charger to charge Qi-certified devices, such as a phone.  
To use the wireless charger, your device should be certified to the Qi wireless charging standard. Also make sure that wireless  
charging is enabled on both the device[1] and on the charger itself. You can enable the charger in the centre display.  
Warning  
Wireless charging may affect the operation of a pacemaker or other implanted medical devices. If you have one, consult  
your doctor before using the wireless charging system.  
Important  
NFC cards and charging  
Do not place cards with NFC[2], such as electronic payment cards, between the wireless charger and the device when us-  
ing the charging function. This could damage them.  
If you have any cards or other sensitive items in your phone case, remove them before charging or make sure that they  
aren’t between your phone and the charger.  
Before charging a device, make sure there are no other objects on the charger.  
1. Place the device in the middle of the charger.  
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The device starts charging and the charging symbol appears in the centre display's status bar.  
Warning  
Never leave your phone on the wireless charger when you leave the car.  
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Note  
You may experience differing results when charging different devices. For example, the time it takes before charging  
starts and how quickly a device is fully charged.  
Your device might get hot during charging. This is normal and nothing to worry about. If the device's battery  
temperature becomes too high, charging is deactivated.  
If the device doesn't charge  
A notification appears in the centre display if the charging system detects something wrong with the charging. If this happens,  
there are some steps you can try:  
Make sure you have enabled the charger in the centre display.  
Make sure there are no items on the charger apart from the device you want to charge.  
Lift the device and then place it back in the middle of the charger.  
Remove any cases or covers from the device.  
Disable the device's NFC function if it has one.  
[1]  
Many Qi-certified devices are always enabled  
[2]  
Near Field Communication  
4.1.2. Enabling the wireless charger  
You can enable or disable the wireless charger in the centre display.  
The charger has to be enabled before you start using it.  
1. Press the car symbol  
in the bottom bar and go to Settings.  
2. Go to Controls → More → Wireless device charging.  
3. Turn the charger on.  
4.1.3. USB ports  
You can use your car's USB ports to charge a phone, tablet or other device.  
Location of the USB ports  
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There are two USB ports inside the storage space in the tunnel console.  
There are also two USB ports in the rear part of the tunnel console.  
Using the USB ports  
Some devices may become hot during charging. This is normal.  
The ports are usually disabled if you leave the car. If you leave the car unlocked, the ports will remain active for a while longer.  
Important  
When using the USB ports, make sure you place the connected device where it won't injure any of the passengers in the  
event of heavy braking or a collision.  
Note  
Always disconnect devices from the ports when not in use.  
Devices connected to a 12 V socket may be activated when you use preconditioning or even when the car is turned off.  
Tip  
You can also activate reduced alarm sensitivity to keep the ports active for a while after leaving the car.  
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USB port specifications  
The power output of the USB ports depends on the device you are charging. The voltage and current is modulated to what is  
accepted by your device.  
Type C socket  
Version 3.1  
Voltage supply 5 V  
Current supply max. 3.0 A  
4.1.4. 12 V socket  
You can use a 12 V socket to power various electrical devices, such as a cooler box.  
The 12 V electrical socket in the tunnel console  
For the socket to supply current, the car needs to be powered on.  
The car turns off power to the socket automatically when you leave the car. If you leave the car unlocked, the socket remains  
active for a while longer.  
The socket also stays active for a few more minutes if you turn on reduced alarm sensitivity before locking and leaving the car.  
Note  
Always disconnect devices from the socket and close the cover when not in use.  
Devices connected to a 12 V socket may be activated when you use preconditioning or even when the car is turned off.  
Some devices may become hot when charged through the 12 V socket. This is normal for many devices.  
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Warning  
Failure to observe the following instructions could cause damage or personal injury.  
Do not use electrical devices with large, heavy plugs. They can damage the socket or come loose while driving.  
Do not use electrical devices that could interfere with the car's systems, such as the radio receiver.  
Only connect undamaged and fully working devices that meet all relevant safety standards[1]  
Keep an eye on connected devices to prevent damage or injury if they malfunction.  
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Do not connect adaptors or extension cables to the 12 V socket as these can override the socket's safety features.  
Do not expose the socket, connectors or connected devices to water or other liquids.  
Do not touch or use the socket if it appears to be damaged or has come into contact with water or other liquids.  
Power rating  
Important  
The maximum power draw is 120 W (10 A).  
[1]  
CE marking, UL marking or similar compliance marking.  
4.1.5. Sun visors  
There are sun visors overhead in front of the driver's seat and the front passenger seat.  
The visors can be folded down and angled to the side when necessary.  
There is a covered mirror in the sun visor. The mirror light comes on automatically when you open the cover.  
There is also a clip on the sun visor which can be used to conveniently place cards or tickets, for example.  
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Related Topics

Interior comfort and climate
Using the wireless charger Enabling the wireless charger USB ports 12 V socket Sun visors Climate Temperature and air conditioning Air distribution and climate modes Ice, condensation and defrosters Interior climate when parked Air quality Climate system Windows and glass panes Operating the windows Operating the panoramic roof Resetting windows Seats Front seats Rear seats Interior lighting Adjusting the reading lights Adjusting interior lights Disabling interior auto lights Activating all interior lights

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