Practical interior accessories
102
Observe the following when connecting:
>
Do not use force when plugging the con-
nector into the USB audio interface.
> Do not connect devices such as fans or
lamps to the USB audio interface.
> Do not connect a USB hard disk.
> Do not use the USB in terface to recharge
external devices.
Center armrest
Storage compartment
The center armrest contains either two cup
holders, a compartment or the cover for the
snap-in adapter
*, depending on the equipment
version. For more details on this mobile phone
cradle, see page 174.
Locking the storage compartment*
When you lock the vehicle from the outside, the
storage compartment in the center armrest is
locked as well.
Opening
Fold the center armrest up, see arrow.
Connection for exte rnal audio device
You can connect an external audio device such
as a CD or MP3 player and play audio tracks
over the car's loudspeaker system:
>AUX-IN port, refer to page 158
> USB-audio interface
*, refer to page 158
Storage compartments inside
the vehicle
The following compartments are available,
depending on how your vehicle is equipped:
Compartments* in the doors
To open: fold open the cover.
Compartment* in the center console
There is an open storage compartment in the
center console.
Storage compartment* in the partition
To open: pull the handle.
The inserts in the storage compartment can be
removed individually.
Removing the storage compartment
The storage compartment can be removed
completely to be able to use other inserts, for
example.
Controls
103Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
In the cargo bay: Press the handle up and fold
the storage compartment completely down.For more information on the various
inserts available, contact your BMW
center. <
Lateral storage compartment behind
the seats
This space can be used to store briefcases, for
example.
When loading the rear storage shelf, do
not move both seats all the way forward
while moving them to th eir uppermost position
and leaning the backrests forward. Otherwise,
the seats could hit and damage the seal on the
windshield and the sun visor.
Only transport light and small objects in the lat-
eral storage compartment; otherwise, braking
maneuvers and swerving may lead to a safety
hazard due to objects flying about the passen-
ger compartment. Only transport heavy lug-
gage in the cargo bay if it has been appropri-
ately secured. <
Cup holders*
Use lightweight and shatterproof contain-
ers and do not transp ort hot beverages,
otherwise there is an increased risk of injury in
the event of the accident. Do not force contain-
ers that are too large in to the cup holders, oth-
erwise damage could result. <
In the center armrest
The cup holders are located the center console.
Attachable cup holder*
Attaching to the center console
Mount the cup holder onto the center console
so that it snaps into place.
Storing in the glove compartment
Insert the cup holder into the holder in the glove
compartment.
Everything from A to Z
232
Care
204
– automatic car washes 204
– care products 204
– carpets 206
– CD/DVD drives 207
– chrome parts 206
– displays 207
– exterior 204
– fine wood parts 207
– headlamps 205
– high-pressure washer 205
– interior 206
– leather 206
– light-alloy wheels 206
– paintwork 205
– plastic parts 207
– retractable hardtop 205
– rubber seals 206
– safety belts 207
– sensors and cameras 207
– upholstery and cloth trim 206
– washing the car manually 205
– windows 205
Cargo, securing 114
Cargo bay
– capacity 222
– convenient access 35
– lamp, refer to Interior lamps 90
– opening from inside 33
– opening from outside 33
Cargo loading
– securing cargo 114
– stowing cargo 114
– vehicle 113
Car jack
– jacking points 211
Car key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control 28
Car phone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest 102
– refer to separate Owner's Manual
Car phone, refer to Telephone 164
Car radio, refer to Radio 141Car shampoo
207
Car wash 113
– with convenient access 36
Car wash, refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochure
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 111
CBS Condition Based
Service 202
CD, audio playback 146
CD/DVD changer 14
6
– controls 138
– fast forward/reverse 148
– random sequence 147
– switching on/off 138
– tone control 138
– volume 138
CD/DVD player 146
– controls 138
– fast forward/reverse 148
– random sequence 147
– switching on/off 138
– tone control 138
– volume 138
CD changer
– selecting a track 146
CD player
– selecting a track 146
Center armrest 102
Center brake lamp
– replacing bulb 211
Center console, refer to Around the center
console 14
Central locking
– from inside 32
– from outside 29
Central locking system 29
– convenient access 35
– setting unlocking
characteristics 29
Changes, technical, refer to For your own safety 5
Changing bulbs, refer to Lamps and bulbs 208
Changing the measurement
units on the Control
Display 68
Changing wheels 211Chassis number, refer to
Engine compartment 198
Check Control 73
Child-restraint systems 48
Child seats, refer to
Transporting children
safely 48
Chrome parts 207
Chrome polish 207
Cigarette lighter, refer to Lighter 104
Cleaning headlamps 60
– washer fluid 61
Cleaning your BMW, refer to Care 204
Clock 64
– 12h/24h mode 72
– setting the time and date 72
– setting time 71
Closing
– from inside 32
– from outside 29
Cockpit 10
Cold start, refer to Starting
the
engine 51
Combined instrument, refer to Instrument cluster 12
Comfort access, refer to
Convenient access 35
Comfort area, refer to Around the center console 14
Compartment for remote control, refer to
Ignition lock 50
Compass 100
Computer 65
– displays on Control
Display 66
Computer, refer to iDrive 16
Concierge service 179
Condensation, refer to When the vehicle is parked 112
Condition Based Service
CBS 202
Configuring settings, refer to Personal Profile 28
Confirmation signals for locking/unlocking the
vehicle 31
