CONTROLS -> Storage compartments for Your BMW X5 SUV 2024

Storage compartments  
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Storage compartments  
Vehicle equipment  
Glove compartment  
Safety information  
WARNING  
This chapter describes equipment, systems  
and functions which are offered or may be of-  
fered in future on a model-specific basis, even  
if they are not included in the vehicle in ques-  
tion.  
The glove compartment protrudes into the  
interior when it is open. Objects in the glove  
compartment may be thrown into the interior  
during the journey, for example in the event  
of an accident or when braking or taking  
avoidance manoeuvre. There is a danger of  
injury. Immediately close the glove compart-  
ment after using it.  
For further information:  
Vehicle equipment, see page 8.  
Safety information  
WARNING  
Devices connected to the vehicle with a ca-  
ble, e.g. mobile phones, or loose objects can  
be thrown around the interior while driving,  
e.g. in the event of an accident, or when  
braking or performing evasive manoeuvres.  
There is a danger of injury. Secure devices  
connected to the vehicle with a cable or loose  
objects.  
Opening the glove compartment  
WARNING  
Pull the handle.  
Anti-slip mats can damage the instrument  
panel. Attached objects can become de-  
tached. There is a danger of injury or material  
damage. Do not use anti-slip mats.  
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 has been locked,  
the vehicle key can be handed over without the  
integrated key, for example, if the car is being  
parked by a valet parking service.  
For further information:  
Integrated key, see page 79.  
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Fold-down compartment  
Safety information  
WARNING  
WARNING  
Breakable objects, for example glass bottles  
or glasses, may get broken in the event of an  
accident or when braking or taking avoidance  
manoeuvre. Splinters may scatter throughout  
the interior. There is a danger of injury or ma-  
terial damage. Do not use breakable objects  
during a journey. Only stow breakable objects  
in closed storage compartments.  
The fold-down compartment protrudes into  
the interior when open. Objects in the fold-  
down compartment may be thrown into the  
interior while driving, for example in the event  
of an accident or when braking or performing  
avoidance manoeuvres. There is a danger of  
injury. Immediately close the fold-down com-  
partment after use.  
Storage compartments in  
the centre console  
Opening the fold-down  
compartment  
Opening the storage compartment  
Press the button and open the cover.  
Press the cover.  
Storage compartments in  
the doors  
Closing the storage compartment  
Pull back the cover by the the handle strip.  
General  
Front centre armrest  
There are storage compartments in the doors.  
General  
There is a storage compartment in the centre  
armrest between the seats.  
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Opening the centre armrest  
Opening the centre armrest  
Press the key.  
Press the button, arrow 1, and open up the  
cover, arrow 2.  
Close the centre armrest  
Press both lids down until they engage.  
Close the centre armrest  
Press the cover down until it engages.  
Centre armrest rear  
Cup holder front  
Safety information  
WARNING  
General  
There is a storage compartment in the centre  
armrest between the seats.  
Folding down the centre armrest  
Unsuitable containers placed in the cup hold-  
ers may damage the cup holders or be flung  
into the interior, for example in the event of  
an accident or when braking or taking avoid-  
ance manoeuvre. Spilt liquids can distract the  
driver from the traffic situation and lead to  
an accident. Hot beverages may damage the  
cup holders or cause scalding. There is a  
danger of injury or material damage. Do not  
force objects into the cup holder. Use light-  
weight, sealable and shatterproof containers.  
Do not transport hot drinks.  
Fold the centre armrest forwards.  
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Opening the cup holder  
NOTICE  
When the thermal cup holder is switched  
on and the cover is closed, the thermal cup  
holder may overheat. There is a risk of ma-  
terial damage. Switch off the thermal cup  
holder before closing the cover.  
NOTICE  
Press the cover.  
Temperature-sensitive objects can be dam-  
aged by the hot metal insert in the thermal  
cup holder. There is a risk of material dam-  
age. Only use suitable containers.  
Switching on the thermal cup holder  
Press the corresponding button once to  
keep cold or hot.  
Blue LED illuminates: keep beverages cold.  
Red LED illuminates: keep beverages hot.  
There are two cup holders in the centre con-  
sole.  
Switching off the thermal cup holder  
Closing the cup holder  
Pull back the cover by the the handle strip.  
Press the button repeatedly until the  
LEDs extinguish.  
Maintaining beverage temperature  
Cup holder rear  
Safety information  
WARNING  
General  
Depending on the equipment, drinks can be  
kept warm or cool.  
Safety information  
Unsuitable containers placed in the cup hold-  
ers may damage the cup holders or be flung  
into the interior, for example in the event of  
an accident or when braking or taking avoid-  
ance manoeuvre. Spilt liquids can distract the  
driver from the traffic situation and lead to  
an accident. Hot beverages may damage the  
cup holders or cause scalding. There is a  
danger of injury or material damage. Do not  
WARNING  
Contact with the hot metal insert in the ther-  
mal cup holder may cause burns. There is  
a danger of injury. Do not touch the metal in-  
sert when the thermal cup holder is switched  
on.  
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force objects into the cup holder. Use light-  
weight, sealable and shatterproof containers.  
Do not transport hot drinks.  
Third-row seating  
NOTICE  
If the cup holder is open, the centre armrest  
cannot be folded back. There is a risk of ma-  
terial damage. Press back the covers before  
folding up the centre armrest.  
The cup holders are between the seats in the  
third-row seating.  
Second-row seating  
General  
Coat hooks  
The cup holder can be adapted to fit three  
sizes.  
General  
Opening the cup holder  
1. Fold down the centre armrest.  
The coat hooks are located in the grab handles  
and on the body pillar in the rear.  
2. Press the button and fold out the cup  
holder fully.  
Safety information  
WARNING  
Items of clothing on the coat hooks can im-  
pair visibility when driving. There is a risk  
of accident. Hang items of clothing from the  
coat hooks in such a way that they do not  
obstruct visibility when driving.  
WARNING  
Downsizing the cup holder  
Incorrect use of the coat hooks can present  
a danger, for example if objects are thrown  
around as a result of braking or avoidance  
manoeuvres. There is a danger of injury or  
material damage. Only hang lightweight ob-  
jects, for example items of clothing, on the  
coat hooks.  
To make it smaller, the cup holder can be fol-  
ded in 2 steps.  
Enlarging the cup holder  
To enlarge a reduced cup holder again, 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.  
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