Stowage compartments

Important safety notes

WARNING To help avoid personal injury during a collision 
To help avoid personal injury during a collision or sudden maneuver, exercise care when storing objects in the vehicle. Put luggage or cargo in the cargo compartment if possible.
Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the seat backrests.
If so equipped, always use the cargo net when transporting cargo. The cargo net cannot secure hard or heavy objects.
Parcel nets cannot secure hard or heavy objects.
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help to prevent stored objects from being thrown about and injuring vehicle occupants during
• braking
• vehicle maneuvers
• an accident

See also:

Ashtray in the rear-compartment centerconsole
Close the ashtray when it is not in use and before you fold the rear seats forward. You can otherwise damage the ashtray. ► To open: briefly press marking 2. Ashtray 2 opens. ► ...

Fuel grade
Only refuel with ULTRA-LOW SULFUR DIESEL FUEL (ULSD, 15 ppm SULFUR MAXIMUM). Using other diesel fuels could result in increased wear and damage to the engine and/or exhaust system. Never r ...

Washing by hand
In some countries, washing by hand is only allowed at specially equipped washing bays. Observe the legal requirements in all countries concerned. – Do not use hot water and do not wash the veh ...