BMW 5 Series: Glove compartment
Front passenger side
Opening
Pull the handle.
The light in the glove compartment switches on.
Close the glove compartment again immediately
Close the glove compartment immediately after
use while driving; otherwise, injury may occur
during accidents.◀
Closing
Fold up the cover.
USB interface for data transfer
Connection for importing and exporting data on USB devices, e.g.:
▷ Personal Profile settings.
▷ Music collection
Observe the following when connecting:
▷ Do not use force when plugging the connector
into the USB interface.
▷ Do not connect devices such as fans or
lamps to the USB interface.
▷ Do not connect USB hard drives.
▷ Do not use the USB interface to recharge
external devices.
Driver's side
Opening
Pull the handle.
Close the glove compartment again immediately
Close the glove compartment immediately after
use while driving; otherwise, injury may occur
during accidents.◀
Closing
Fold up the cover.
Storage compartments
The following storage compartments are available
in the vehicle interior:
▷ Glove compartment on the driver's and front
passenger side.
▷ Storage compartment on the center console:
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Center armrest
Front
A storage compartment is located in the center
armrest between the front seats.
Opening
Press the button.
Locking the storage compartment
The storage compartment in the armrest can be ...
See also:
Ashtray
Ashtray in the front-compartment
center console
i You can remove the ashtray insert and
use the resulting compartment for
stowage.
! The stowage space under the ashtray is
not heat resistant ...
Problems with the engine
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and - Solutions
The engine does not
start. The starter motor
can be heard.
- There is a malfunction in the engine electronics.
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Hill Start Assist (HSA)
This vehicle has a Hill Start Assist
(HSA) feature, which may be useful
when the vehicle is stopped on a
grade. This feature is designed to
prevent the vehicle from rolling,
either forward o ...
