Storage areas
Introduction to the subject
In this chapter you will find information on the following subjects:
Store only lightweight or small objects in storage compartments.
More information:
- Passenger compartment
- Power locking system
- Driver assistance systems
- Interior care and cleaning
- ⇒BookletRadio, Navigation System,
WARNING
Loose objects can be thrown around the inside of the vehicle when the vehicle is moving, especially during sudden maneuvers and hard braking. This can cause serious personal injuries and even make the driver lose control of the vehicle.
- Never let animals ride in the vehicle's open storage compartments, on top of the instrument panel, or on the luggage compartment cover behind the rear seat backrests.
- Never put hard, heavy or sharp objects in these places or in articles of clothing or bags in the passenger compartment.
- Always keep storage compartments closed while driving.
WARNING
Objects in the driver footwell can prevent the pedals from moving freely. This can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious personal injuries.
- Always make sure that nothing can interfere with the pedals.
- Always fasten floor mats securely to the floor.
- Never put floor mats or other floor coverings on top of already installed floor mats.
- Always make sure that nothing can fall into the driver footwell while the vehicle is moving.
WARNING
Some kinds of cigarette lighters can be lit unintentionally, or crushed causing a fire that can result in serious burns and vehicle damage.
- Always make sure that there are no lighters in the seat tracks or near other moving parts before adjusting the seats.
- Before closing a storage compartment, always make sure that no cigarette lighter can be activated, crushed, or otherwise damaged.
- Never leave a cigarette lighter in a storage compartment, on the instrument panel, or in other places in the vehicle. Heat buildup in the passenger and luggage compartment of a parked vehicle can result in temperatures in the vehicle that are much higher than the outside temperatures, particularly in summer. High temperatures could cause the cigarette lighter to catch fire.
NOTE
- The defroster heating wires or antenna in the rear window can be damaged by hard or sharp things on the shelf below the rear window.
- Do not keep any food, medicine, or other items sensitive to heat or cold in the vehicle. They can be damaged or made unusable by heat or cold.
- Things that are made of transparent materials (such as eyeglasses, magnifying glasses, or transparent suction cups on the windows) can magnify sunlight and damage the vehicle.
Storage compartments in the doors
Fig. 106 In the driver door: Storage compartment.
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There is a storage compartment in each vehicle door .
Storage compartment on the driver side
Fig. 107 On the driver side: Storage compartment.
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To open the compartment, pull the handle in the direction of the arrow.
To close, push the lid up until it latches.
On some vehicles, there is a holder for SD cards on the inside of the storage compartment lid.
Eyeglass storage compartment in the overhead console
Fig. 108 In the overhead console: Storage compartment.
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Your vehicle may have a storage compartment that can be used for storing eyeglasses or other light objects.
To open, briefly press and release the button (arrow) on the storage compartment cover.
To close, push the lid up until it latches.
Storage compartment in the front center console
Fig. 109 In the front center console: Storage compartment.
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To open, briefly press the lower edge of the cover in the direction of the arrow .
To close, press the lid down completely.
The front center console storage compartment may have an AUX-in jack or a Media Device Interface (MDI)/(MEDIA-IN) ⇒BookletRadio, Navigation System,.
Card holder in the front center console
Fig. 110 In the front center console: Card holder.
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Depending on equipment, the lower part of the front center console may have a card holder to store coins, gas cards, parking receipts, or similar items.
To prevent theft and unauthorized use, do not use a card holder to store ATM cards or credit cards.
Storage compartment in the front center armrest
Fig. 111 In the front center armrest: Storage compartment.
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Depending on equipment, your vehicle may have a storage compartment under the front center armrest.
To open, lift the center armrest up as far as it will go in the direction of the large arrow .
To close, put the center armrest down.
WARNING
The center armrest can restrict the driver's arm movement and cause crashes and serious personal injury.
- Always keep storage compartments in the center armrest closed while driving.
WARNING
Never let a passenger, especially a child, ride on the center armrest.
There may be a 12 volt socket or a phone holder in the front center armrest storage compartment ⇒BookletRadio, Navigation System,.
Glove compartment
Fig. 112 On the passenger side: Glove compartment.
Fig. 113 Inside the glove compartment.
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Key to :
SD card holders
Infotainment system accessories (if equipped) ,ChapterRadio, Navigation System
Card holders and coin holder
Owner's Manual
Additional holders for coins, cards, or sunglasses
Air vent
Opening and closing the glove compartment
If necessary, unlock the glove compartment. It is locked when the key slot is vertical.
To open, pull the handle .
To close, push the lid up.
Infotainment system accessories
Vehicles equipped with an Infotainment system may have a CD player, SD card readers, or other Infotainment System accessories in the glove compartment. See ,ChapterRadio, Navigation System for further information.
Owner's Manual
If the vehicle is not equipped with an Infotainment system, there is a slot for the Owner's Manual in the upper part of the glove compartment. Always keep the Owner's Manual in this slot or in the glove compartment as shown in .
Holders
Depending on vehicle equipment, there may be holders for SD cards , other types of cards ③, and a coin holder in the upper part of the glove compartment.
There may also be additional holders for coins, cards, or sunglasses in the glove compartment cover ⑤.
Cooling the glove compartment
There is an air vent in the glove compartment. Cool air can be directed into the glove compartment if the air conditioner is on. Open or close the air vent by turning it.
WARNING
An open glove compartment door can increase the risk of serious injury during sudden braking or driving maneuvers or in a crash.
- Always keep the glove compartment closed while the vehicle is moving.
NOTE
In some vehicle models, design considerations have made it necessary to have openings in the glove compartment behind the Owner's Manual slot, for example. Small items may fall through these openings and get behind the instrument panel. This can cause unusual noises and damage the vehicle. Never put any small objects in the glove compartment for this reason.
Storage compartment under the driver seat
Fig. 114 Under the driver seat: Storage compartment.
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Some vehicles are equipped with a storage compartment under the driver seat. A first aid kit can be stored in this storage compartment.
Opening and closing the storage compartment
To open: Press the opening handle and pull the storage compartment out.
To close: Push the storage compartment toward the seat until it engages securely.
WARNING
An open storage compartment can interfere with the pedals and cause accidents and severe personal injuries.
- Always keep the storage compartment closed when the vehicle is moving. Otherwise, the storage compartment cover and other objects could get into the driver footwell and interfere with the pedals.
Other storage compartments
Fig. 115 In the luggage compartment: Side storage compartment.
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Storage compartments in the luggage compartment
Additional storage compartments are located in the sides of the luggage compartment. The side panels can be removed by pulling upward in the direction of the arrow to make room for larger objects in the luggage compartment.
Additional storage:
- In the center console.
- Pockets in the backrests of the front seats.
- Luggage compartment cover behind the rear seat backrest – only for light clothing or similar objects that do not interfere with visibility to the rear!
- Coat hooks on the center door pillars (4-door vehicles only) and the overhead grab handles in the rear.
WARNING
Clothes or other items on the luggage compartment cover behind the rear seat backrest may limit visibility and cause accidents and severe personal injuries.
- Always hang clothes so that they do not limit visibility.
- Always use the built-in coat hooks only for lightweight clothing. Never leave any heavy or sharp-edged items in the pockets that may interfere with airbag deployment and can cause personal injury in a collision.
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