BMW 5 Series: Cupholders
Notes
Shatter-proof containers and no hot
drinks
Use light and shatter-proof containers and do
not transport hot drinks. Otherwise, there is the
increased danger of injury in an accident.◀
Unsuitable containers
Do not forcefully push unsuitable containers
into the cupholders. This may result in damage.◀
Front: manual transmission
On the center console
To open: press the button.
The insert folds out.
To use as a storage compartment, fold the insert back in.
Front: automatic transmission
To open: press on the cover
Rear
In the front center armrest.
The cupholder can be adjusted for three different container sizes.
To open: press the button.
To reduce in size: fold closed to the desired position.
To close: fold all the way closed. The cupholder must be closed before it can be opened fully.
Center armrest
Front A storage compartment is located in the center armrest between the front seats. Opening Press the button. Locking the storage compartment The storage compartment in the armrest can be ...Remote control storage compartment
Opening Press on the cover. Remote control storage compartment Storage is possible in a vertical position in the center armrest. ...See also:
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's
Tires
Be sure the vehicle's tires are
inflated to the upper limit for cold
tires. These numbers can be found
on the Information label. See
Vehicle Load Limits.
Make sure not to go over the GVW
li ...
Maintenance schedule
The scheduled maintenance items required to be serviced at regular intervals
are shown in the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”.
For details about your maintenance schedule, read the separate ...
Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator
light
The light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position
and turns off several seconds after the engine has started. This lighting pattern
indicates that the Vehicle Dynam ...