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:
Transporting the vehicle
The towing eyes or trailer tow hitch can be
used to pull the vehicle onto a trailer or
transporter if you wish to transport it.
– Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
– Shift ...
Stowage well under the cargo compartment floor
WARNING
If items are stored in the compartment, make sure compartment is securely closed.
In an accident, during hard braking or sudden maneuvers, they could be thrown around
inside the vehi ...
Activating DISTRONIC PLUS
Activation conditions
In order to activate DISTRONIC PLUS, the
following conditions must be fulfilled:
- the engine must be started. It may take up
to two minutes after pulling away before
DIS ...