Stowage compartments in the front
Glove box
The glove box can be cooled.
To open: pull handle 1
and open glove box
flap 2.
To close: fold glove box
flap 2 upwards
until it engages.
The glove box can only be locked and unlocked using the mechanical key.
To lock: insert the
mechanical key into the
lock and turn it 90° clockwise to position
2.
To unlock: insert the
mechanical key into
the lock and turn it 90° counter-clockwise
to position 1.
Eyeglasses compartment
There is a compartment to stow eyeglasses in the headliner on the driver's side.
To open: pull down eyeglasses compartment 1 by the handle.
Stowage compartment under the armrest
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, a USB connection and an AUX IN connection or a Media Interface are installed in the stowage compartment. A Media Interface is a universal interface for mobile audio equipment, e.g. for an iPod® or MP3 player (see the separate COMAND operating instructions).
To open: press left-hand
button 2 or righthand
button 1.
The stowage compartment opens.
Stowage compartment under the front seats
To open: pull handle 1 up and fold cover 2 forwards.
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