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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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
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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New features in the G30
The G30 is based on the technology that was introduced in the 7 Series. This
training manual
describes the new features or changes when compared to the G12.
The table below lists the new features and changes in the G30 compared to the
G12:
Further information
The function
Overview
The following actuators are installed in the G30:
Two-stage driver's airbag
Two-stage front passenger airbag
Knee airbag on front left and right
Head airbag on left and right
Side airbag on front left and right
Reel pretensioner with adaptive force limiter
Safety battery terminal
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