Using the glove compartment
The glove compartment provides a lockable storage compartment for small items.
The owner's manual and maps can be kept here. There are also holders for pens on the inside of the glove compartment door.
Opening the glove compartment
- Press the glove compartment button on the center console.The glove compartment door will open.
Locking/unlocking the glove compartment
The glove compartment can be locked when e.g., the vehicle is in a workshop for service, etc. When the private locking function is activated, the tailgate is also locked.
This can be done from the center display's Function or Settings view:
- Go to Function view and tap Private locking unlocked.
- Go to Settings view and select My Car→Locking and Unlocking Feedback. Tap the Private Locking box.
A pop-up window will appear.Note
A security code has to be selected the first time this function is used. This code is used to reset the function if an attempt has been made to deactivate private locking using an incorrect code.
Keep this code in a safe place.
- Enter the code to be used to unlock the glove compartment and tap Confirm.The glove compartment will be locked.
This function can be deactivated from the center display's Function or Settings view:
- Go to Function view and tap Private locking locked.
- Go to settings and select My Car→Locking and Unlocking Feedback. Deselect the Private Locking box.
A pop-up window will appear.- Specify the code to be used to lock the glove compartment and tap Confirm.The glove compartment will be unlocked.
Using the glove compartment as a cooler*
The glove compartment can be used to cool drinks or food and the cooling feature functions when the climate system is active (i.e., when the ignition is in mode II or when the engine is running).
Cooling activated
Cooling deactivated
Activate/deactivate cooling by moving the control as far as possible toward the passenger compartment/glove compartment.