WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal.
The operating and road safety of the vehicle is jeopardized. There is a risk of an accident.
Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter the driver's footwell. Install the floormats securely and as specified in order to ensure sufficient clearance for the pedals. Do not use loose floormats.

Floormat on the driver's side (example)
■ Driver's seat/front-passenger seat: slide the respective seat back.
■ Rear seats: slide the respective seat forwards.
■ To install: place the floormat in the footwell.
■ Press studs 1 onto retainers 2.
■ To remove: pull the floormat from retainers 2.
■ Remove the floormat.
Switching the windshield defroster
on/off
WARNING
Any accumulation of snow and ice should be
removed from the windshield before driving.
Otherwise, your vision may be impaired,
which could endanger you or others.
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Tachometer
Do not drive in the overrevving range, as
this could damage the engine.
The red band in the tachometer indicates the
engine's overrevving range.
The fuel supply is interrupted to protect the
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Stowage nets
WARNING
Vehicles with the Occupant Classification
System (OCS):
If the gross weight of the objects in the
stowage net on the back of the frontpassenger
seat is greater than 4.4 lb (2 kg),
OCS ca ...