- Fig. 1 Front end of the front passenger seat: Storage compartment
Applies to vehicles: with fire extinguisher
The factory-fitted fire extinguisher is accommodated in the storage compartment under the front passenger's seat.
Taking out the fire extinguisher
Lift the handle on the drawer under the front passenger's seat and pull the drawer out Fig. 1.
Grasp the fire extinguisher by the handle and lift it out.
Securing the fire extinguisher
Place the fire extinguisher in the retainer so that the handle points towards the footwell.
Push the drawer in until it clicks back into place.
After using the fire extinguisher
Have the fire extinguisher refilled and checked by a qualified dealer or the fire service.
Check how the fire extinguisher works before you need to use it. The instructions for use are shown on the fire extinguisher.
Have the fire extinguisher checked regularly (at least every two years) by a qualified dealer or by the fire service to ensure that it will be in working order when you need it.
When buying a new fire extinguisher, make sure it fits in the holder.
WARNING!
If the fire extinguisher is not secured properly it could be catapulted through the vehicle during driving and braking manoeuvres or in the event of an accident. This poses a risk of injury to occupants.
Note
- If your vehicle is also equipped with a factory-fitted fire extinguisher the storage compartment is used to accommodate the fire extinguisher. Otherwise, the storage compartment is used for the first-aid kit*.
- The storage compartment will hold a maximum weight of 1 kg.
- The fire extinguisher must comply with legal requirements.
- Observe the expiry date of the fire extinguisher. The fire extinguisher may not work properly after the expiry date.