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.

To lock: insert the
mechanical key into the
lock and turn it 90° clockwise to position
2.
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
compartment 1 by the handle.
Stowage compartment under the armrest
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
button 1.
The stowage compartment opens.
Stowage compartment under the front seats

To open: pull handle 1 up
and fold
cover 2 forwards.
See also:
Parking the vehicle for a long period
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than
four weeks, the battery may be damaged by
exhaustive discharge.
Connect a trickle charger.
You can obtain information about trickle
chargers f ...
Displaying navigation instructions
In the Navi menu, the multifunction display
shows navigation instructions. Further
information.
Activate COMAND.
Press the or
button on the
steering wheel to select the Navi menu. ...
Maximum permissible gross vehicle
weight rating
The specifications shown on the Tire and
Loading Information placard in the
illustration are examples. The maximum
permissible gross vehicle weight rating is
vehicle-specific and may differ fr ...
