CONTROLS -> Storage compartments for your BMW 2 Series 2014-2021

Storage compartments  
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Storage compartments  
Glove box on the passenger side, see  
page 217.  
Vehicle equipment  
Glove box on the driver's side, see page 218.  
Pockets in the doors, see page 218.  
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐  
cific and special equipment available for the  
model series. It may therefore describe equip‐  
ment which is not installed in your vehicle, for ex‐  
ample on account of the optional equipment se‐  
lected or the country variant. This also applies to  
safety-relevant functions and systems. Please  
comply with the relevant laws and regulations  
when using the corresponding functions and  
systems.  
Front storage compartment, in front of cu‐  
pholders, see page 218.  
Storage compartment in the front centre  
armrest, see page 219.  
Nets on the backrests of the front seats.  
Storage compartment in the centre console  
in the rear, see page 219.  
With two rear seats: storage compartment  
between the rear seats, see page 219.  
Safety notes  
Glove box  
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 evasive ma‐  
noeuvres. There is a danger of injury. Ensure  
that loose objects or devices connected by ca‐  
ble to the vehicle are secured in place in the in‐  
terior.  
Front passenger's side  
Safety note  
WARNING  
The glove box projects into the interior when it  
is opened. Objects in the glove box may be  
thrown around the interior during the journey,  
for example in the event of an accident or when  
braking or carrying out evasive manoeuvres.  
There is a danger of injury. Immediately close  
the glove box after using it.  
NOTE  
Anti-slip mats can damage the dashboard.  
There is a risk of material damage. Do not use  
anti-slip mats.  
Storage facilities  
The following storage facilities are located in the  
interior:  
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Opening  
Closing  
Fold cover closed.  
Pockets in the doors  
General  
There are storage compartments in the doors.  
Safety note  
Pull the handle.  
The lighting in the glove box comes on.  
WARNING  
Breakable objects, for example glass bottles or  
glasses, can break in the event of an accident.  
Shards may scatter throughout the interior.  
There is a danger of injury or damage to prop‐  
erty. Do not use breakable objects while driving.  
Only stow breakable objects in closed storage  
compartments.  
Closing  
Fold cover closed.  
Driver's side  
Safety note  
WARNING  
Front storage compartment  
The glove box projects into the interior when it  
is opened. Objects in the glove box may be  
thrown around the interior during the journey,  
for example in the event of an accident or when  
braking or carrying out evasive manoeuvres.  
There is a danger of injury. Immediately close  
the glove box after using it.  
Opening  
There is a storage compartment in the centre  
console.  
Pull the handle.  
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Centre armrest  
Storage compartment  
between the rear seats  
Front  
A storage compartment is located between the  
rear seats.  
General  
There is a storage compartment in the centre  
armrest between the front seats.  
Cupholders  
Safety note  
WARNING  
Opening  
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 cupholders or cause  
scalding. There is a danger of injury or damage  
to property. Do not force objects into the cup‐  
holder. Use lightweight, sealable and shatter‐  
proof containers. Do not transport hot drinks.  
Fold the centre armrest upwards.  
Sliding  
The centre armrest can be slid in the longitudinal  
direction and engages in the end positions.  
Connection for external audio  
device  
Front  
An external audio device, for example an MP3  
player, can be connected via the USB audio in‐  
terface in the centre armrest.  
Storage compartment in  
the rear  
There is a storage compartment in the centre  
console in the rear.  
There are two cupholders in the centre console.  
To open: push the cover forward.  
To close: push the cover backwards.  
Rear  
In the centre armrest.  
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age to property. Only hang lightweight objects,  
for example items of clothing, on the coat  
hooks.  
Storage compartments in  
the boot  
Pull centre armrest forward with the loop.  
To open: press the button.  
Storage compartment  
There is one storage compartment each on the  
left and right.  
To close: push both covers back in one after the  
other.  
Net for storage compartment  
Smaller items can be stowed in the net of the  
right storage compartment.  
NOTE  
If the cupholder 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.  
Bag holders  
WARNING  
Incorrect use of the bag holders can present a  
danger, for example if objects are flung around  
in the event of braking and evasive manoeu‐  
vres. There is a danger of injury and damage to  
property. Only hang light objects, for example  
shopping bags, on the bag holders. Only trans‐  
port heavy luggage in the boot if suitably se‐  
cured.  
Coat hooks  
General  
The clothes hooks are in the back.  
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 they do not obstruct visibility when  
driving.  
WARNING  
In the boot there is a bag holder on each side.  
Incorrect use of the coat hooks can present a  
danger, for example if objects are thrown  
around in the event of braking and evasive ma‐  
noeuvres. There is a danger of injury and dam‐  
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Lashing eyes in the boot  
There are two or four lashing eyes in the boot for  
securing the loads, see page 228.  
Floor net  
The floor net can also be used for securing the  
load, see page 228, and for storing small parts.  
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