- Never carry any beverage containers with
hot liquids, such as hot coffee or hot tea, in
the vehicle while it is moving. In case of an
accident, sudden braking or other vehicle
movement , hot liquid could spill, causing
scalding burns. Spilled hot liquid can also
cause an accident and personal injury .
- Use only soft cups in the cupholder . Hard
cups and glasses can cause injury in an acci-
dent.
- Never use the cupholder or adapter as an
ashtray - risk of fire.
(D Note
Only drink containers with lids should be car-
ried in the cupholder . Liquid could spill out
and damage your vehicle's electronic equip-
ment or stain the upholstery, etc.
Cooled glove compartment
Applies to vehicles : with cooled glove compartment
The cooled glove compartment only functions
when the AIC system is switched on.
Fig. 66 Glove compartmen t : switching cooling mode on/
off
.. Turn the knob @ counterclockwise to switch
cooling on . The symbols on the knob indicate
the correct position.
.,. Turn the knob @ clockwise to switch cool ing
off.
The glove compartment cooling mode only func-
tions when the vehicle A/C system is switched on .
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Seats and storage
A WARNING
-
Always leave the lid on the glove compart-
ment cover closed while driving to reduce the
risk of injury.
Additional storage
There are a variety of storage compartments and
fasteners in various places in the vehicle.
- Storage compartments in the doors
- Compartment in the glove compartment
(cooled*) . The glove compartment can be
locked using the mechanical key ¢
page 30 .
- Storage compartment for (sun)glasses* in the
roof (near the interior mirror)
- Storage compartments under the center armr-
ests
- Storage compartment on the rear side of the
front seat*. The compartment can hold a maxi-
mum weight of 1 kg .
- Compartments* on the back of the front seat
backrests
- Garment hooks on the sides of the pillars in the
rear of the vehicle and in the rear grab handles
- Compartment in the rear center armrest
- Two mounting hooks* under the base of the
rear window inside the luggage compartment.
You can attach light objects to these hooks. The
mounting hooks are spring-loaded and will re-
turn to their normal position when not in use .
A WARNING
-
-Always remove objects from the instrument
panel. Any items not stored could slide
around inside the vehicle while driving or
when accelerating or when applying the
brakes or when driving around a corner.
- When you are driving make sure that any-
thing you may have placed in the center con-
sole or other storage locat ions cannot fall
out into the footwells. In case of sudden
braking you would not be able to brake or
accelerate.
- Always keep the lid of the compartment for
(sun)glasses* closed while dr iving to reduce ..,.
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