Stowage compartments in the front

Glove box

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.
flap 2 upwards To close: fold glove box flap 2 upwards until it engages.

The glove box can only be locked and unlocked using the mechanical key.

To lock: insert the

mechanical key into the To lock: insert the mechanical key into the lock and turn it 90° clockwise to position 2.
mechanical key into To unlock: insert the mechanical key into the lock and turn it 90° counter-clockwise to position 1.

Eyeglasses compartment

There is a compartment to stow eyeglasses in the headliner on the driver's side.

To open: pull down

eyeglasses To open: pull down eyeglasses compartment 1 by the handle.

Stowage compartment under the armrest

equipment, a Depending on the vehicle's equipment, a USB connection and an AUX IN connection or a Media Interface are installed in the stowage compartment. A Media Interface is a universal interface for mobile audio equipment, e.g. for an iPod® or MP3 player (see the separate COMAND operating instructions).

To open: press left-hand

button 2 or righthand To open: press left-hand button 2 or righthand button 1.
The stowage compartment opens.

Stowage compartment under the front seats

To open: pull handle 1 up

and fold To open: pull handle 1 up and fold cover 2 forwards.

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