BMW X5: Storage compartment in
the center console
Opening the storage
compartment
![Storage compartments](images/books/1631/index.76(6).png)
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
![Storage compartments](images/books/1631/index.77(6).png)
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
![Storage compartments](images/books/1631/index.78(6).png)
Fold the center armrest forward.
Opening
![Storage compartments](images/books/1631/index.79(6).png)
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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Operation is identical to:
Replacing all trims on left or right seat rail (comfort).
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING GUIDE FOR FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT
HEAD RESTRAINT
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove head restraint.
Remove rear panel on front seat.
Press catches together and feed guide upwards
With regard to the N54 engine, the air intake ducting plays a significant role
due to the requirements of a
turbocharged engine.
In principle, the energy of the escaping exhaust gases is utilized to
"pre-compress" the inducted fresh air and
thus introduce a greater air mass into the engine. This