BMW 5 Series Owner's Manual page 231

Closing
Fold cover closed.
Locking
The glove compartment can be locked with an
integrated key. This prevents access to the
glove compartment.
After the glove compartment is locked, the re‐
mote control can be handed over without the
integrated key, e.g., when the vehicle is parked
by valet parking.
Driver's side
Safety information
WARNING
Folded open, the glove compartment
protrudes in the vehicle's interior. Objects in
the glove compartment can be thrown into the
vehicle's interior while driving, e.g., in the event
of an accident or during braking and evasive
maneuvers. There is a risk of injury. Always
close the glove compartment immediately after
using it.◀
Opening
Pull the handle.
Closing
Fold cover closed.
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 976 346 - X/16
Storage compartments
Compartments in the doors
WARNING
Breakable objects, e.g., glass bottles, can
break in the event of an accident. Broken glass
can be scattered in the vehicle's interior. There
is a risk of injury. Do not stow any breakable
objects in the vehicle's interior.◀
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.
Controls
231