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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 and
risk of property damage. 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 property damage.
Secure loose objects or devices that are con-
nected to the vehicle via a cable.
Press the button.
The glove compartment opens auto-
matically.
Warning
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.
Closing the glove compartment
Fold the lid closed.
Locking the glove compartment
Use the valet parking mode to lock the glove
compartment.
Additional information:
Valet parking mode, refer to page 96.
Malfunction
The glove compartment is unlocked electri-
cally. The glove compartment can be unlocked
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manually in the event of a malfunction or dur-
ing a BMW Remote Software Upgrade, for
instance to obtain an item that is urgently
needed.
Safety information
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 in-
terior. There is a risk of injury and risk of
property damage. Do not use any breakable
objects while driving. Only stow breakable
objects in closed storage compartments.
1. Open the front passenger door.
2. Remove the instrument panel side cover
using a suitable blunt object.
Front center armrest
General information
A storage compartment is located in the center
armrest between the seats.
3. Press the sound insulation downward or re-
move it.
4. Using a suitable object such as a screw-
driver, press the locking bolt inward.
Opening the center armrest
5. Pull the object out of the opening again.
The glove compartment opens.
Press the button.
After manually unlocking the glove compart-
ment, have the locking system checked by an
authorized service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Closing the center armrest
Press both lids down until they engage.
Rear center armrest
Storage compartments in
the doors
General information
A storage compartment is located in the center
armrest between the seats.
General information
There are storage compartments in the doors.
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There is a risk of injury and risk of property
damage. Do not force objects into the cup
holder. Make sure that drink containers are
secured firmly in the cup holder. Use light-
weight, shatterproof, and sealable contain-
ers. Clean up spilled liquids immediately. Do
not transport hot beverages.
Folding down the center armrest
Opening the cup holder
Fold the center armrest forward on the handle.
Opening the center armrest
Pull the cover backward until it engages.
Closing the cup holder
Pull the cover on the handle strip back then
release. The cover closes automatically.
Press the button, arrow 1, and fold the lid up,
arrow 2.
Rear cup holder
Safety information
Warning
Closing the center armrest
Press the lid down until it engages.
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 and risk of property
damage. Do not force objects into the cup
holder. Make sure that drink containers are
secured firmly in the cup holder. Use light-
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.
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weight, shatterproof, and sealable contain-
ers. Clean up spilled liquids immediately. Do
not transport hot beverages.
Coat hooks
General information
The coat hooks are located in the grab handles
and on the door pillar in the rear.
NOTICE
With an open cup holder, the center armrest
cannot be folded back up. There is a risk of
property damage. Press back the covers be-
fore the center armrest is folded up.
Safety information
Warning
Clothing articles on the coat hooks can ob-
struct the view while driving. There is a risk of
accident, injury, and property damage. 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 property damage. Only hang light-
weight objects, for instance clothing articles,
from the coat hooks.
2. Press the button. The cup holder extends
automatically.
Closing the cup holder
Push the cup holder back until it engages.
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