CONTROLS -> Storage compartments for your BMW i7 2022-2025

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 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 99.  
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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