BMW M5 Owner's Handbook Manual page 279

Centre armrest
Front
General
There is a storage compartment in the centre
armrest between the seats.
Opening
Press the button.
Closing
Push cover downwards until it engages.
Cupholder
Safety note
WARNING
Unsuitable containers in the cupholder and hot
drinks can damage the cupholders and in‐
crease the risk of injury in an accident. There is
a danger of injury or damage to property. Use
lightweight, lockable containers that are shat‐
terproof. Do not transport hot drinks. Do not
force objects into the cupholder.
Storage compartments
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Front
Opening
Slide the cover forwards until it engages.
There are two cupholders in the centre console.
Closing
Tap the cover on the handle strip. The cover
closes.
Rear
Safety note
NOTE
If the cupholder is open, the centre armrest
cannot be folded back. There is a danger of
damage to property. Push back the covers be‐
fore folding up the centre armrest.
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