BMW 5 Series: 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 locked with an integrated key to separately secure the trunk lid, for example.
After the storage compartment is locked, the remote control can be handed out without the integrated key, for instance at a hotel.
This prevents access to the storage compartment and to the cargo area.
Connection for an external audio device
This can be used to connect an external audio device, such as an MP3 player.
▷ AUX-IN port
▷ USB audio interface, refer to page 213
Rear
The center armrest contains a storage compartment.
Folding down
Pull on the opener and fold the armrest forward.
Opening
Pull on the handle and fold open the cover.
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 ...
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.` ...
See also:
Radio(s)
VOL/ : Press to turn the system
on and off. Turn to increase or
decrease the volume.
RADIO/BAND or SOURCE: Press
to choose between FM, AM,
or XM™, if equipped.
Menu Knob: Turn to select r ...
Band selection
Press the “SAT” button when the radio is off to turn on the radio. Press the
“SAT” button when the radio is on to select SAT1, SAT2 or SAT3 reception. ...
Status field symbols
The symbols are grouped as follows.
Radio symbols
Telephone symbols
Entertainment symbols
Additional symbols
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