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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Cup holders
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
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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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Speed Limit Warning
The driver has the option of setting a speed at which a warning is issued
when the system is activated
and the preset speed is exceeded.
Operation
The speed limit warning can be switched on and off in the iDrive menu, as
well as the speed setting at
which the warning should be issued, by making th
Selection lists
General information
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the following
can be displayed or operated using the
buttons and the thumbwheel on the steering
wheel and via the displays in the instrument cluster
and the Head-up Display:
Current audio source.
Phone redial.
Activating a list and adjus
