BMW 5 Series: Storage compartments - Storage compartments - Controls - BMW 5 Series Owners ManualsBMW 5 Series: 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:

manual transmission.
▷ Storage compartment, in the center console for remote control: automatic transmission.
▷ Storage compartment in the center armrest,  in the front and rear.
▷ Compartments in the doors.
▷ Pockets on the backrests of the front seats.
▷ Net in the front passenger footwell.

Do not stow any objects in the passenger compartment No loose objects in the passenger compartment Do not stow any objects in the passenger compartment without securing them; otherwise, they may present a danger to occupants for instance during braking and avoidance maneuvers.◀

    Vehicle equipment
    All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, ...

    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 ...

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