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Introduction

WARNING

Loose objects can be thrown around the inside of the vehicleduring sudden driving or braking maneuvers. This can cause

a loss of vehicle control, and can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

Store objects in only closed storage compartments.

Always keep the storage compartments closed while driving.

Do not place mobile devices or similar objects in the rear center armrest storage system while driving.

Only hang lightweight clothing, up to a maximum of 2.5 kg (approximately 5.5 lbs), from the coat hooks in the

vehicle.

Never leave heavy, hard or sharp objects in clothing pockets.

WARNING

Incorrect usage of the cup holders can cause injuries. While driving, during a sudden braking maneuver or in the event of

an accident, objects in the cup holder may be thrown around and cause serious injuries. Moreover, hot drinks can be

spilled and cause serious scalds.

Only stow soft, break-resistant, closed vessels in the cup holder.

Integrated storage systems of the rear center armrest must always be used in the locked end positions.

Do not place hot beverages in the cup holders.

Take care that only suitably sized drinks are stored in the cup holder. Drinks must always be steady and secure in

the cup holder.

WARNING

If the glove compartment is open while you are driving, objects may be ﬂung into the vehicle interior. This can cause a loss

of vehicle control, and can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

Always keep the glove compartment closed while driving.

WARNING

Lighters in the vehicle can become damaged or ignite unintentionally, for example due to high surface temperatures. This

can cause severe burns and vehicle damage.

Before closing compartments or storage areas, always make sure that there are no cigarette lighters near the

sections that will be closing.

Never place lighters in compartments, in storage areas, or on other surfaces in the vehicle.

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WARNING

Closed beverage bottles can explode from heat and burst from frost and cause severe injuries.

Never leave closed beverage bottles in an extremely hot or extremely cold vehicle.

NOTICE

Objects stored in the vehicle may be damaged by strong sunlight or the effects of heat or cold or cause damage to the

vehicle.

Never leave any objects, groceries, or medications that are sensitive to temperature in the vehicle interior.

Bear in mind that objects made from transparent materials, e.g. transparent suction cups on door windows, can

concentrate sunlight.

NOTICE

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the rear center armrest may have a storage system. Folding in the rear center

armrest with the storage system open can damage the cup holder.

Before folding in the rear center armrest, make sure that objects have been removed and that integrated storage

systems are closed or folded in.

Drawers

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

and Introduction.

Fig. 162 Under the front seats: Drawer.

Opening the drawer

1. Press the button on the drawer handle and pull the drawer in the direction of the arrow.

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Closing the drawer

1. Slide the drawer in the opposite direction to the arrow under the front seat until it engages.

WARNING

An open drawer or objects falling out into the driver's footwell can hinder your operation of the pedals. This can cause

accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

Always keep the drawers closed while driving.

NOTICE

If the drawer load is too heavy, it could open by itself and the objects inside could fall out. This may cause accidents and

serious injuries.

Load the drawer with up to a maximum of 1.5 kg (approx. 3.3 lbs).

Cup Holder in the Rear Center Armrest

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

and Introduction.

Fig. 163 In the backrest of the center seat: folding rear center armrest (general example).

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Fig. 164 In the rear center armrest: cup holder (general example).

There is a cup holder in the rear center armrest.

To fold forward: pull the center armrest in the direction of the arrow using the loop ﬁg. 163.

To fold back: fold the center armrest upward in the opposite direction of the arrow ﬁg. 163 and press it all the way towar

the seat backrest.

Passengers must not sit in the center rear seat when the center armrest is folded down.

Sockets

Introduction

Electrical devices can be connected to the sockets in the vehicle.

The 12 V socket only works when the ignition is switched on.

WARNING

Using sockets and connected electrical devices incorrectly can cause ﬁres and serious or fatal injuries.

If the electrical devices become too warm, turn off the devices immediately and disconnect them.

Be aware that sockets and devices connected to them may still be used, e.g. by children in the vehicle, when the

ignition is switched off.

NOTICE

Electrical devices that are unsuitable, not permitted, or connected incorrectly may cause damage to the vehicle or

electronics.

Never connect electrical devices that provide power, such as solar panels or battery chargers, to the 12 V socket in

order to charge the 12 V vehicle battery.

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