BMW 5 Series: Storage compartments

BMW 5 Series: Storage compartments

• Vehicle equipment
• Storage compartments
• Glove compartment
• Center armrest
• Cupholders
• Remote control storage compartment
• Clothes hooks
• Storage compartments in the cargo area

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, e. g., because of the selected optional equipment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.

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.

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.◀

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.

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.

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.

Remote control storage compartment

Opening

Press on the cover.

Remote control storage compartment

Storage is possible in a vertical position in the center armrest.

Clothes hooks

The clothes hooks are located next to the grab handles in the rear and on the door pillar in the rear.

Do not obstruct view
When suspending clothing from the hooks, ensure that it will not obstruct the driver's vision.◀

No heavy objects
Do not hang heavy objects from the hooks; otherwise, they may present a danger to passengers during braking and evasive maneuvers.◀

Storage compartments in the cargo area

Net

Smaller objects can be stored in the net on the side of the cargo area.

To transport larger objects, it can be pushed down.

Multi-function hook

A multi-function hook is available on the left cargo area wall.

Light and suitable objects only
Only hang light bags or suitable objects from the holders. Otherwise, there is a danger of objects flying about during braking and evasive maneuvers.

Only transport heavy luggage in the trunk if it has been appropriately secured.◀

Storage compartment under the cargo floor panel

Raise the cargo floor panel.

Storage compartment on the side

A storage compartment is located at the side of the cargo area.

Lashing eyes

To secure the cargo, there are lashing eyes in the cargo area.