Fig. 113 Stowage compartment on the front passenger side
Fig. 114 Open stowage compartment on the front passenger side
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsOpening and closing the stowage compartment
If necessary, unlock the stowage compartment. The stowage compartment is locked when the key slot is vertical.
To open, pull up the opening lever .
To close, push the cover up.
Vehicle wallet compartment
The stowage compartment on the front passenger side is intended for the vehicle wallet. The vehicle wallet should always be kept in this compartment.
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, you may find a separate vehicle wallet compartment in the upper region of the luggage compartment .
Infotainment system devices, card readers
The upper area of the stowage compartment may contain infotainment system devices and card readers ⇒ BookletRadio, or ⇒ BookletNavigation system, .
Cooling the stowage compartment
A vent in the upper area of the stowage compartment can be used to feed cooled air into the stowage compartment when the air conditioning is switched on. Turn the vents to open and close them.
Coin holder, mounting for glasses compartment
The stowage compartment cover may contain a coin holder and a mounting for a glasses compartment .
WARNING
An open stowage compartment on the front passenger side can increase the risk of serious injury in the event of an accident or during sudden braking or driving manoeuvres.NOTICE
In some vehicle models, the stowage compartment on the front passenger side contains apertures, for example behind the vehicle wallet compartment. Small items can fall through the apertures and become trapped behind the trim. This could cause unusual noises and damage to the vehicle. For this reason do not store small items in the stowage compartment.Removing and installing curtain airbag with igniter, estate
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Release tool -VAS 1978/17- from release tool case -VAS
1978/35-
Removing
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ACC — Adaptive Cruise Control
Note
On vehicles with ACC, the trim in the right-hand
cover of the front bumper must not be painted during a
repair paint job or replacement. The ACC system located
behind can become operational due to the thickness ...
Undercoated areas
Note
Undercoating (stone-chipping protection) applied during repair work
must be identical in appearance and thickness to the original
undercoating.
Water drainage holes must remain clear.
All threaded studs and welded nuts with metric ...