days must always be well secured in the drink
holders.
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WARNING
slides
Closed bottles could explode in the vehicle due
to the effect of heat or cold.
Introduction to the topic
· Never leave closed bottles in the vehicle if the
temperature inside is very high or very low.
WARNING
Unsecured objects carried in the vehicle could
be thrown from the passenger compartment in the
event of sudden braking or manoeuvres.
This can cause serious injury as well as loss of
control of the vehicle.
WARNING
Do not keep objects, food or medicines
sensitive to heat or cold in the passenger compartment.
· Store items only in closed slides.
The heat and cold could damage them or render them
useless.
· Always keep the luggage compartments closed
during the march.
· Objects composed of transparent materials
Lenses left on the vehicle, such as clear suction
cups attached to the windows, can focus sunlight
and cause damage to the vehicle.
· Do not hang clothing items weighing more than
2.5 kg (approx. 5.5 lbs) on the vehicle's hangers.
Never leave heavy, hard or sharp objects in the
pockets of these garments.
WARNING
Folding table
Leaving the glove box open may increase the
risk of serious injury in the event of an accident,
sudden stop or maneuver.
Please note and
at the beginning of this ca
chapter, on page 227.
· Always keep the glove compartment closed while
driving.
WARNING
If cigarette lighters are left in the vehicle, they
could be damaged or inadvertently ignited. This
could cause serious burns and damage to the vehicle.
· Before closing a slide, make sure
as long as there is no lighter in the closing
area.
· Never leave a lighter in a storage compartment
or on any other surface of the vehicle because
it could catch fire due to the high temperatures
that could be reached on these surfaces,
especially in summer.
Fig. 176 In the left front seat: folding table with drink
holder.
WARNING
Incorrect use of drink holders can cause injury.
1 Lock lever
2 drink holders
· Never place hot drinks in the por
drinks In the event of a sudden stop or an
accident while driving, hot drinks placed in the
Unfold the table
drink holders could spill and cause burns.
1. Pull the table up.
2. To adjust the inclination, hold the lock lever ÿ fig.
176 1 pressed up and adjust the desired incline.
· Make sure that only drinks of the correct size are
placed in the drink holders. I drank them
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slides
fold the table
WARNING
1. Hold the locking lever ÿ fig. 176 1
The drawer can be loaded with a maximum of 1.5 kg
(approx. 3.3 lbs.).
up and push the table down as far as it will go.
WARNING
ashtray and lighter
Always keep the table folded when driving to reduce
the risk of injury.
Introduction to the topic
use the drink holder
WARNING
1. With the table folded out, remove the drink holder ÿ fig.
176 2 in the direction of the arrow.
Improper use of the lighter or ashtray can cause fire,
burns and other serious injuries.
The drink holder can be folded down.
· Use the cigarette lighter only in a manner
sister
· Never leave a child in the vehicle without
Drawers
surveillance. The cigarette lighter can be used with
the ignition switched on.
Note and , at the beginning of this ca
chapter, on page 227.
· Never place paper or other objects in the ashtray that
could cause a fire.
Lighter
,
Please note on
page 228.
at the beginning of this chapter,
Fig. 177 Under the front seat: drawer.
open drawer
1. Actuate the drawer handle key and pull the
drawer.
close the drawer
1. Push the drawer under the seat until it clicks.
Fig. 178 In the central part of the center console: in
cigarette lighter.
fit.
WARNING
1. With the ignition on, push the igniter button in.
An open drawer or an object falling into the driver's footrest
area could hinder the pedal operation. This could cause
accidents and serious injuries.
2. Wait until it jumps.
3. Pull out the cigarette lighter and use it ÿ p. 228.
The cigarette lighter socket can also be used as
a 12 volt socket.
Always keep the drawer closed during the
March.
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