Cup holder in the rear seat armrest
! Do not sit on or support your body weight on the rear seat armrest when it is folded down, as you could otherwise damage it.
! Close the cup holder before folding the rear seat armrest up. Otherwise, the cup holder could be damaged.

•► Fold down the rear seat armrest.
•► To open: raise the rear seat armrest cover.
•► Press release catch 1.
Cup holder 2 folds out forwards.
•► Swing the rear seat armrest cover back down, if necessary.
•► To close: raise the rear seat armrest cover.
Swing cup holder 2 back until it engages.
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