BMW 5 Series: 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.◀
Unsuitable containers
Do not forcefully push unsuitable containers
into the cupholders. This may result in damage.◀
Front: manual transmission
On the center console
To open: press the button.
The insert folds out.
To use as a storage compartment, fold the insert back in.
Front: automatic transmission
To open: press on the cover
Rear
In the front center armrest.
The cupholder can be adjusted for three different container sizes.
To open: press the button.
To reduce in size: fold closed to the desired position.
To close: fold all the way closed. The cupholder must be closed before it can be opened fully.
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 ...
Remote control storage
compartment
Opening
Press on the cover.
Remote control storage compartment
Storage is possible in a vertical position in the
center armrest. ...
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