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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.

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

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.

WARNING

Incorrect usage of the cup holders can cause injuries. Hot beverages in the cup holders could spill and cause burns while driving, during sudden braking

maneuvers, or in collisions.

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

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.

Drawers

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

and Introduction.

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Fig. 161 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.

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).

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 injuries or death.

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. Do not use any malfunctioning

devices.

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.

Only use electrical devices that have been tested for compliance with the applicable directives for electromagnetic compatibility.

Do not use any malfunctioning devices.

To reduce the risk of damage from voltage ﬂuctuations, turn electrical devices off before switching the ignition on or off and before starting the engine.

Refer to the operating instructions for the electrical devices.

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