Cupholders
Notes
Shatter-proof containers and no hot
drinks
Use light and shatter-proof containers and do
not transport hot drinks. Otherwise, there is the
increased danger of injury in an accident.◀
Unsuitable containers
Do not forcefully push unsuitable containers
into the cupholders. This may result in damage.◀
Front: manual transmission
On the center console

To open: press the button.
The insert folds out.
To use as a storage compartment, fold the insert back in.
Front: automatic transmission

To open: press on the cover
Rear
In the front center armrest.

The cupholder can be adjusted for three different container sizes.
To open: press the button.
To reduce in size: fold closed to the desired position.
To close: fold all the way closed. The cupholder must be closed before it can be opened fully.
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