CONTROLS -> Storage compartments for your BMW 1 Series 2019-2024

Storage compartments  
CONTROLS  
Storage compartments  
Glove compartment on the driver's side, see  
page 243.  
Vehicle equipment  
Pockets in the doors, see page 243.  
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐  
cific and optional equipment available for the  
model series. It may therefore describe equip‐  
ment and functions which are not installed in  
your vehicle, for example on account of the spe‐  
cial equipment selected or the country specifica‐  
tion. This also applies to safety-relevant func‐  
tions and systems. Please comply with the  
relevant laws and regulations when using the  
corresponding functions and systems.  
Storage compartment under the centre arm‐  
rest, see page 243.  
Storage compartment in the rear of the cen‐  
tre console, see page 243.  
Pockets on the backrests of the front seats.  
Glove compartment  
Front passenger's side  
Safety note  
Safety notes  
WARNING  
WARNING  
Loose objects or devices connected by a cable  
to the vehicle, for example mobile telephones,  
may be thrown around the interior during the  
journey, for example in the event of an accident  
or when braking or carrying out an evasive ma‐  
noeuvre. There is a risk of injury. Ensure that  
loose objects or devices connected by cable to  
the vehicle are secured in place in the interior.  
The glove compartment protrudes into the in‐  
terior when it is open. Objects in the glove  
compartment may be thrown around the inte‐  
rior during the journey, for example in the event  
of an accident or when braking or taking eva‐  
sive action. There is a risk of injury. Immediately  
close the glove compartment after using it.  
Opening  
NOTE  
Anti-slip mats can damage the instrument  
panel. There is a risk of material damage. Do  
not use anti-slip mats.  
Storage facilities  
The following storage facilities are located in the  
interior:  
Pull the handle.  
The lighting in the glove compartment comes  
on.  
Glove compartment on the passenger side,  
see page 242.  
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Storage compartments  
CONTROLS  
Closing  
Safety note  
Shut the lid.  
WARNING  
Driver's side  
Safety note  
Breakable objects, for example glass bottles or  
glasses, may get broken in the event of an acci‐  
dent or when braking or taking evasive action.  
Shards may scatter throughout the interior.  
There is a risk of injury or material damage. Do  
not use breakable objects during a journey.  
Only stow breakable objects in closed storage  
compartments.  
WARNING  
The glove compartment protrudes into the in‐  
terior when it is open. Objects in the glove  
compartment may be thrown around the inte‐  
rior during the journey, for example in the event  
of an accident or when braking or taking eva‐  
sive action. There is a risk of injury. Immediately  
close the glove compartment after using it.  
Storage compartment in  
the front centre console  
There is a storage compartment in the centre  
console.  
Opening  
Storage compartment in  
the rear of the centre  
console  
There is a storage compartment at the rear of  
the centre console.  
Pull the handle.  
Centre armrest  
Closing  
Shut the lid.  
Front  
General  
Pockets in the doors  
There is a storage compartment under the cen‐  
tre armrest between the seats.  
General  
There are storage compartments in the doors.  
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Storage compartments  
CONTROLS  
Opening  
Front  
Press the button.  
There are two cup holders in the centre console.  
Closing  
Push the cover down until it engages.  
Rear  
Safety note  
Cup holders  
Safety note  
WARNING  
NOTE  
If the cup holder is open, the centre armrest  
cannot be folded back. There is a risk of mate‐  
rial damage. Push back the covers before fold‐  
ing up the centre armrest.  
Unsuitable containers placed in the cupholders  
may damage the cupholders or be flung into  
the interior, for example in the event of an acci‐  
dent or when braking or carrying out evasive  
manoeuvres. Spilt liquids can distract the driver  
from the road and lead to an accident. Hot bev‐  
erages may damage the cup holders or cause  
scalding. There is a risk of injury or material  
damage. Do not force objects into the cup  
holder. Use lightweight, sealable and shatter‐  
proof containers. Do not transport hot drinks.  
Opening and closing  
Opening  
1. Pull centre armrest forward with the loop.  
2. To open the cupholder, press the button, ar‐  
row.  
Closing  
Push both covers back in one after the other and  
fold back the centre armrest.  
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Storage compartments  
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Coat hooks  
General  
The coat hooks are located on the grab handles  
in the rear.  
Safety notes  
WARNING  
Items of clothing on the coat hooks can impair  
visibility when driving. There is a risk of acci‐  
dent. Hang items of clothing from the coat  
hooks so that they do not obstruct visibility  
when driving.  
WARNING  
Incorrect use of the coat hooks can present a  
danger, for example if objects are thrown  
around as a result of braking or evasive action.  
There is a risk of injury and material damage.  
Only hang lightweight objects, for example  
items of clothing, on the coat hooks.  
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