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: ...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:
Additional Safety Precautions
Do not attempt to deactivate your airbags.
Together, airbags and seat belts provide the best
protection.
Do not tamper with airbag
components or wiring for any reason.
Tampering could cause
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Shift position purpose
*1: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift lever in the
D position for normal driving.
*2: Selecting shift ranges using S mode restricts the upper limit of the
possible gea ...
To Accelerate For Passing
Press the accelerator as you would normally. When the
pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed.
Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills
The transmission may downshift on hills t ...