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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Operating via the
Controller
Opening the main menu
Press the button.
The main menu is displayed.
All iDrive functions can be called up via the main
menu.
Adjusting the main menu
1. Press the button twice.
All menu items of the main menu are displayed.
2. Select a menu item.
3. To move the menu item to the desired position
Overview
Button in the vehicle
Park assistance button
Ultrasound sensors
With the four side ultrasound sensors, arrows,
and the ultrasound sensors of PDC Park Distance
Control in the bumpers, the parking
spaces are measured and the distances to obstacles
determined.
Functional requirements
Ultrasound sens
