Stowage compartments in the front
Glove box
Depending on the vehicle's equipment,
you will find the following installed in the
glove box: an audio and video AUX jack, a
USB socket or Media Interface, a universal
interface for portable audio equipment, e.g. for an iPod or USB device, and a
bracket for a remote control (see the COMAND section
in this Operator's Manual).
The glove box can be ventilated.

To open: press button 1.
To close: fold glove box flap 2 upwards
until it engages.
The glove box can only be locked and unlocked using the mechanical key.

1 Glove box unlocked
2 Glove box locked
Eyeglasses compartment

To open: press marking 1.
Stowage compartment under the armrest
The
Roadside Assistance call
button
and and the
MB Info
call button are located in the
stowage compartment under the armrest.
In the stowage compartment, there is a
partition which can be used to divide up the
stowage compartment.

To open: press button 1 and fold the
armrest to the left or right.
Stowage compartments in the doors
WARNING
Keep the door storage compartments closed
while vehicle is in motion. Failure to do so may
cause the seat belt to catch at the rear and
prevent proper positioning of the seat belt.

To open: pull cover 1 upwards.
Coat hook
The coat hooks are located on the left and right in the headliner in the rear compartment.
Only hang light loads on the coat hooks.
Do not place a load of more than 6.6 lbs
(3 kg) on the coat hooks.

To open: press coat hook 1.
The coat hooks fold out.
To close: press coat hook 1 until it
engages.
See also:
Fuel requirements
Gasoline engines
Use only premium-grade unleaded gasoline.
The octane number should be at least 91.
Details can be found on the gas pump. The
octane number is the average value of the
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