BMW 5 Series: Safety information
Warning
Loose objects or devices with a cable connection to the vehicle, for instance mobile phones, can be thrown into the car's interior while driving, for instance in the event of an accident or during braking and evasive maneuvers. There is a risk of injury. Secure loose objects or devices with a cable connection to the vehicle in the car's interior.
NOTICE
Anti-slip pads such as anti-slip mats can damage the dashboard. There is a risk of damage to property. Do not use anti-slip pads.
Storage compartments
The following storage compartments are available in the car's interior:
- Glove compartment on the front passenger side.
- Glove compartment on the driver's side.
- Compartments in the doors.
- Steptronic transmission: storage compartment in the center console.
- Center armrest.
- Storage compartment in the rear center console.
- Pockets on the backrests of the front seats.
Glove compartment
Front passenger side
Safety information
Warning
Folded open, the glove compartment protrudes in the car's interior. Objects in the glove compartment can be thrown into the car's interior while driving, for instance in the event of an accident or during braking and evasive maneuvers.
There is a risk of injury. Always close the glove compartment immediately after using it.
Opening
Pull the handle.
The light in the glove compartment switches on.
Closing
Fold cover closed.
Locking
The glove compartment can be locked with an integrated key. This prevents access to the glove compartment.
After the glove compartment is locked, the vehicle key can be handed over without the integrated key, for instance when the vehicle is parked by valet parking.
Driver's side
Safety information
Warning
Folded open, the glove compartment protrudes in the car's interior. Objects in the glove compartment can be thrown into the car's interior while driving, for instance in the event of an accident or during braking and evasive maneuvers.
There is a risk of injury. Always close the glove compartment immediately after using it.
Opening
Pull the handle.
Closing
Fold cover closed.
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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 e
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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Front head restraints
General information
The current head restraint position can be stored using the memory function.
Safety information
Warning
A missing protective effect due to removed or
not correctly adjusted head restraints can
cause injuries in the head and neck area. There
is a risk of injury.
Before driving,
Stored stations
General information
Up to 50 stations can be stored.
Selecting a station
1. "MEDIA".
2. "Radio".
3. "Presets".
4. Select the desired station.
Deleting a station
1. "MEDIA".
2. "Radio".
3. "Presets".
4. Highlight the station you want to delete.
5. Move the Controller to the right.
6. "Delete
