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2023 BMW M5 Owners Manual - Storage compartments



Storage compartments

Storage compartments

General information

The vehicle interior contains multiple storage compartments for stowing objects.

Safety information

Secure loose objects in the interior

Warning

Devices connected to the vehicle via a cable, such as mobile phones or loose objects, can be thrown through the vehicle interior while driving, such as in the event of an accident, braking or evasive maneuver. There is a risk of injury. Secure loose objects or devices that are connected to the vehicle via a cable.

Do not use anti-slip pads

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.

Glove compartment

Safety information

Close the glove compartment after using it

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, braking or evasive maneuvers. There is a risk of injury. Always close the glove compartment immediately after using it.

Opening the glove compartment

Pull the handle.

The light in the glove compartment switches on.

Locking the glove compartment

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.

Additional information:

Integrated key.

Fold-out compartment

Safety information

Closing the fold-out compartment after use

Opening the fold-out compartment

Pull the handle.

Storage compartments in the doors

General information

There are storage compartments in the doors.

Safety information

Secure breakable objects in closed storage compartments

Storage compartment in the center console

Opening the storage compartment

Push the cover forward until it engages.

Closing the storage compartment

Tap the cover on the handle. The cover closes.

Storage compartment in the rear center console

The rear 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 the storage compartment

Press the button.

Closing the storage compartment

Press the lid down until it clicks into place.

Front cup holder

Safety information

Use unbreakable containers only

Opening the cup holder

Push the cover forward until it engages.

Two cup holders are located in the center console.

Closing the cup holder

Tap the cover on the handle. The cover closes.

Rear cup holder

Safety information

Use unbreakable containers only

Pushing back the covers

Opening and closing the cup holder

General information

The cup holder can be adjusted for three different container sizes.

Opening the cup holder

Fold the center armrest forward.

Press the button and fold out the cup holder fully.

Downsizing the cup holder

To make it smaller, the cup holder can be folded at 2 levels.

Enlarging the cup holder

To make a smaller cup holder bigger, first fold it in completely. Then fold the cup holder out again fully.

Closing the cup holder

Fold in the cup holder fully, until it engages.

Coat hooks

General information

The coat hooks are located in the grab handles in the rear and on the door pillar in the rear.

Safety information

Keep view clear

Only hang lightweight objects from the coat hooks


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