BMW 5 Series: Compartments in the doors
General information
There are storage compartments in the doors.
Safety information
Warning
Breakable objects, such as glass bottles or
glasses, can break in the event of an accident
or a braking or evasive maneuver. Broken glass
can be scattered in the car's interior. 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.
Steptronic transmission:
storage compartment in the
center console
Opening

Push the cover forward until it engages.
Closing
Touch the cover on the handle bar. The cover
closes.
Storage compartment in
the rear center console
The back of the center console contains one or
two storage compartments.
Center armrest
Front
General information
A storage compartment is located in the center
armrest between the seats.
Opening

Press the button.
Closing
Press cover down until it engages.
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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 braki
Safety information
Warning
High gross weight can overheat the tires, damage
them internally and cause a sudden drop in
tire inflation pressure. Driving characteristics
may be negatively impacted, redu
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Concept
The rearview camera provides assistance in
parking and maneuvering backwards. The area
behind the vehicle is shown on the Control Display.
Safety information
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver's personal judgment in assessing the
traffic conditions. There is a ris
Buttons and functions
Press: switches sound
output on/off.
Turn: adjusts the volume.
Change the entertainment
source.
Press once: changes
the station/track.
Press and hold: fast forward/
rewind the track.
Programmable memory
buttons.
Changing the waveband/
satellite radio.
Depending on the