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.

1 Glove box unlocked
2 Glove box locked
A partition for stowing flat objects is located in the upper section of the glove box. It can be removed to increase the stowage space in the glove box.

– To remove: pull out partition 1 forwards
– To install: insert partition 1 and push it
back until it engages.
Eyeglasses compartment

– To open: press marking 1.
See also:
Preparing the vehicle
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