Stowage compartments in the front

Glove box

The glove box can be cooled. The glove box can be cooled.

– To open: pull handle 1 and open glove box

– 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

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 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.

– To open: press marking 1.

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