Ashtray in the front-compartment center console

insert and You can remove the ashtray insert and use the resulting compartment for stowage.

ashtray is The stowage space under the ashtray is not heat resistant. Before placing lit cigarettes in the ashtray, make sure that the ashtray is properly engaged. Otherwise, the stowage space could be damaged.

To open: slide cover 1

forwards until it To open: slide cover 1 forwards until it engages.
insert 3 by the To remove insert: hold insert 3 by the ribbing at the sides and lift it up 2 and out.
press insert 3 To re-install the insert: press insert 3 into the holder until it engages.
briefly at the To close: press cover 1 briefly at the front.
The cover moves back.

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