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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Warning and braking function
Displays
Early warning:
Vehicle symbol lights up red
Increase distance and brake if necessary
Acute warning:
Vehicle symbol flashes red and a signal
sounds
Request for intervention by braking and
evasive action, if required
Acute warning:
Person symbol flashes red and a s
Indicator/warning lights
Concept
Indicator/warning lights in the instrument cluster
display the status of some functions in the vehicle
and indicate when a malfunction is present in
the monitored systems.
General information
The indicator/warning lights can light up in a variety
of combinations and colors.
Several of the l
