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● Always hang garments on hangers in such

a way that they do not reduce the driver's

visibility.

NOTICE

When on the move, do not leave open containers in

the drink holders. If the drink spills (e.g. as a

result of braking), damage may occur.

in the vehicle or electrical system.

● Hang only light clothing on the vehicle's coat

hooks. Never leave heavy, hard or sharp

objects in the pockets of these garments.

Drinks holder in rear centre

armrest

NOTICE

The maximum weight that can be supported by

each hanger is

The weight is 2.5 kg.

Please note and at the beginning of this

chapter on page 256.

Beverage holders

Introduction to the topic

Bottle holder

There is a bottle holder in the lidless storage

compartments in the driver's and front

passenger doors and, if necessary, also in the

rear doors.

Fig. 187 In the rear centre armrest: drinks holder

WARNING

Incorrect use of drink holders can lead to

injury.

Use: Lower the central armrest.

When the beverage holder is no longer in use, lift up

the armrest again.

● Never place hot drinks in the drink holders.

In the event of braking or an accident while

driving, hot drinks placed in the drink

holders could spill and cause burns.

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● Make sure that bottles or other objects do

not fall into the driver's footwell while

driving and prevent the driver from

operating the pedals.

● Never place glasses, food or heavy objects

in the drink holders. These heavy objects

could be thrown around the room in the

event of an accident and cause serious

injury.

WARNING

Improper use of ashtrays and lighters can lead

to fire, burns and other serious injuries.

● Never place paper or other objects in the

ashtrays that may cause fire.

WARNING

Closed bottles may explode in the vehicle due

to heat or cold.

● Never leave closed bottles in the vehicle if

the temperature in the vehicle is too high

or too low.

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Front ashtray

Rear ashtray

Please note at the beginning of this

on page 256.

Please note at the beginning of this

on page 256.

chapter

Fig. 190 At the rear door: ashtray.

Fig. 188 At the front of the centre console: Open

the ashtray.

Opening and closing the ashtray

Opening: Press button → fig. 190 . It opens

automatically.

Closing: Press the ashtray towards the door until

it clicks into place.

Emptying the ashtray

Grasp the inner element of the ashtray by the

side and pull it upwards.

Fig. 189 At the front of the centre console:

Remove the ashtray.

into the

After emptying, insert the inner element

ashtray from above

Opening and closing the ashtray

Opening: Press briefly on the lid of the ashtray →

fig. 188 . The lid opens automatically.

Lighter

Closing: Press the lid down.

Please note at the beginning of this chapter

on page 256.

Emptying the ashtray

Grasp the inner element of the ashtray by the

side → fig. 189 and pull it upwards.

into the

After emptying, insert the inner element

ashtray from above

Fig. 191 At the front of the centre console: cigarette

lighter.

– Open the ashtray.

– With the ignition switched on, press the

cigarette lighter button inwards.

– Wait until it jumps.

– Remove the cigarette lighter and light the

with the glow wire →

cigarette

– Reinsert the cigarette lighter into the cigarette

lighter socket.

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● Only use electrical devices that comply with

the applicable EMC directives.

WARNING

Improper use of the cigarette lighter can cause

fire, burns and other serious injuries.

● To prevent voltage fluctuations from causing

damage, switch off electrical devices before

switching the ignition on and off and before

starting the engine. When the Start-Stop

system automatically switches the engine off

and restarts it, it is not necessary to switch

off the electrical devices.

● Use the lighter only in a manner suitable

for lighting tobacco.

● Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle. The cigarette lighter can be used

with the ignition switched on.

● Never connect electrical devices that draw

more power than rated to a 12-volt outlet.

Exceeding the maximum power consumption

may damage the vehicle's electrical system.

The cigarette lighter socket can also be

used as a 12 volt power socket.

tios → p. 258.

● Observe the operating instructions for

electrical devices!

The 12-volt battery is discharged when

electrical devices are switched on.

The engine must be switched off and the ignition

switched on.

Power outlets

Introduction to the topic

Devices that are not isolated may cause

interference in the system.

infotainment system and in the electronic system

of the vehicle.

Electrical devices can be connected to the

vehicle's sockets.

The devices must be in perfect condition. Do

not use defective devices.

The 12-volt socket only works with the ignition

switched on.

WARNING

Improper use of electrical outlets and electrical

devices can cause fire and serious injury.

Socket cover

Note and at the beginning of this

on page 258.

chapter

● Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle. Power sockets and devices

connected to them can be used when the

ignition is switched on.

● If electrical devices become excessively

hot, switch them off immediately and

disconnect them from the mains.

Fig. 192 At the rear of the centre

NOTICE

● To prevent damage to the electrical

system, never connect to the power

sockets of

onsole: opening the cover

12-volt electrical devices that supply

current, such as solar panels or battery

chargers, to charge the 12-volt battery.

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