CONTROLS -> Storage compartments for your BMW 4 Series 2020-2025
Storage compartments
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Storage compartments
Vehicle features and options
Warning
Anti-slip pads such as anti-slip mats can
damage the dashboard. Attached objects
could come loose. There is a risk of injury
or risk of damage to property. Do not use
anti-slip pads.
This chapter describes model-specific equip-
ment, systems, and functions that are currently
available, or may become available in the fu-
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.
Additional information:
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.
Glove compartment
Safety information
Opening the glove compartment
Warning
When driving, loose items or devices con-
nected to the vehicle with a cable, i.e., mobile
phones, may be thrown around the vehicle,
e.g., in the event of an accident or when brak-
ing or performing evasive maneuvers. There
is a risk of injury and risk of damage to prop-
erty. Secure loose objects or devices that are
connected to the vehicle via a cable.
Pull the handle.
Warning
Closing the glove compartment
Open flaps of the storage compartments,
e.g., glove compartment or center armrest,
protrude into the interior when folded open
and may be in the way of an airbag that
deploys. In addition, objects in the open stor-
age compartment can be thrown into the ve-
hicle interior during the trip, for instance, in
the event of an accident or when braking or
making an evasive maneuver. There is a risk
of injury. Always close storage compartments
immediately after use.
Fold the lid closed.
Locking the glove compartment
The glove compartment can be locked with
an integrated key. This prevents access to the
glove compartment.
After the glove compartment has been locked,
the vehicle key can be given to someone with-
out the integrated key, for example, when the
car is being parked by a parking attendant.
Additional information:
Integrated key, refer to page 71.
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Storage compartments
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Fold-out compartment
Storage tray in center
console
Opening the fold-out compartment
Opening the storage compartment
Press the button and open the cover.
Press on the cover.
Storage compartments in
the doors
Closing the storage compartment
Pull the cover on the handle back.
General information
There are storage compartments in the doors.
Front center armrest
Safety information
General information
A storage compartment is located in the center
armrest between the seats.
Warning
Breakable objects such as glass bottles or
glasses can break in the event of an acci-
dent, braking or an evasive maneuver. Bro-
ken glass can be scattered in the car's inte-
rior. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage
to property. Do not use any breakable objects
while driving. Only stow breakable objects in
closed storage compartments.
Opening the center armrest
Press the button.
Closing the center armrest
Press the lid down until it engages.
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Storage compartments
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Front cup holder
Safety information
Warning
Unsuitable containers in the cup holders may
damage the cup holders or be thrown about
the car’s interior in the event of an accident,
an evasive maneuver, or forceful braking.
Spilled liquids can distract from the surround-
ing traffic conditions, lead to an accident and
damage vehicle components. Hot drinks can
damage the cup holder or lead to scalding.
There is a risk of injury or risk of damage
to property. Do not force objects into the
cup holder. Make sure that drink containers
are secured firmly in the cup holder. Use
lightweight, shatterproof, and sealable con-
tainers. Clean up spilled liquids immediately.
Do not transport hot beverages.
Two cup holders are located in the center con-
sole.
Closing the cup holder
Pull the cover on the handle back.
Rear cup holder
Safety information
Warning
Unsuitable containers in the cup holders may
damage the cup holders or be thrown about
the car’s interior in the event of an accident,
an evasive maneuver, or forceful braking.
Spilled liquids can distract from the surround-
ing traffic conditions, lead to an accident and
damage vehicle components. Hot drinks can
damage the cup holder or lead to scalding.
There is a risk of injury or risk of damage
to property. Do not force objects into the
cup holder. Make sure that drink containers
are secured firmly in the cup holder. Use
lightweight, shatterproof, and sealable con-
tainers. Clean up spilled liquids immediately.
Do not transport hot beverages.
Opening the cup holder
Press on the cover.
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Storage compartments
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NOTICE
Safety information
With an open cup holder, the center armrest
cannot be folded back up. There is a risk of
damage to property. Press back the covers
before the center armrest is folded up.
Warning
Clothing articles on the coat hooks can ob-
struct the view while driving. There is a risk of
accident. When suspending clothing articles
from the coat hooks, ensure that they will not
obstruct the driver's view.
Opening the cup holder
1. Fold down the center armrest.
Warning
Improper use of the coat hooks can lead to a
risk of objects flying about during braking and
evasive maneuvers. There is a risk of injury
and risk of damage to property. Only hang
lightweight objects, for instance clothing arti-
cles, from the coat hooks.
2. Press the button to open the cup holder.
Closing the cup holder
Press both covers back inward in sequence
and fold the center armrest back.
Coat hooks
General information
The coat hooks are located on the door pillar in
the rear.
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