Ashtray in the front-compartment center console
You can remove the ashtray insert and use the resulting compartment for stowage.
The stowage space under the ashtray is not heat resistant. Before placing lit
cigarettes in the ashtray, make sure that the ashtray is properly engaged. Otherwise,
the stowage space could be damaged.

- To open: slide cover 1 forwards until it engages.
- To remove insert: hold insert 3 by the ribbing at the sides and lift it up 2 and out.
- To re-install the insert: press insert 3 into the holder until it engages.
- To close: press cover 1 briefly at the front. The cover moves back.
See also:
Folding the rear seat backrest forward
The left-hand and right-hand rear seat
backrests can be folded forwards separately
to increase the cargo compartment capacity.
The combined cargo cover and net can
remain installed.
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Service messages
Information on the type of service and service
intervals (see separate Service Booklet).
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Convenience closing
General information
When you lock the vehicle, you can
simultaneously:
• close the side windows
• close the hinged side windows
• close the sliding sunroof
WARNING
When closing the ...
