BMW X5: Storage compartment in
the center console
Opening the storage
compartment
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Press onto the cover.
Closing the storage
compartment
Pull the cover on the handle bar back.
Storage compartment in
the rear center console
The rear 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 the storage
compartment
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Press the button.
Closing the storage
compartment
Press cover down until it engages.
Rear center armrest
General information
A storage compartment is located in the center
armrest between the seats.
Folding down
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Fold the center armrest forward.
Opening
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Press the button, arrow 1, and fold the cover up,
arrow 2.
Closing the storage
compartment
Press cover down until it engages.
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Front cup holder
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,
Safety information
Warning
High gross weight can overheat the tires, damage
them internally and cause a sudden tire
pressure loss. Driving characteristics may be
negatively impacted, reducing lane sta
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REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) CONTROL UNIT (PARK DISTANCE
CONTROL)
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against
electrostatic damage (ESD
protection).
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove flap in luggage compartment panel on right.
Fold insulating mat (1) to one side.
Fig. 1
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING POWER SOCKET IN STORAGE
COMPARTMENT
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove rear center console trim.
Unlock plug connection (1) and remove.
Press switch trim (2) out of rear center console trim (3).
Fig. 227: Pressing Switch Trim Out Of Rear Center Console Trim
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