2016 BMW 5 SERIES Owners Manual

The sides can be folded down separately or toj
gether.
Safety
information WARNING
Danger of jamming with folding down the
backrests. There is a risk of injury or risk of property damage. Make sure that the area ofmovement of the rear backrest and the of thehead restraint is clear prior to folding down.'

ClosingWARNING
With an unlocked backrest, an unsecured
load can be thrown into the vehicle's interior, e.g., in case of an accident, braking or evasivemaneuver. There is a risk of injury. Make sure
that the backrest engages into the locking afj ter folding it back.'

1.Pull the handle forward and lift the ski bagout.2.Close the cover in the cargo area.
Detailed information regarding different insertsis available from a dealerss service center or
another qualified service center or repair shop.
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Storage
compartmentsVehicle
features
and
optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable country provisions
must be observed.
Safety
information WARNING
Loose objects or devices with a cable
connection to the vehicle, e.g., mobile phones, can be thrown into the vehicle's interior while
driving, e.g., in the event of an accident or durj
ing braking and evasive maneuvers. There is a risk of injury. Secure loose objects or devices
with a cable connection to the vehicle in the
vehicle's interior.'

ClosingFold cover closed.
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.'

RearThe center armrest contains a storage comj
partment.
Folding
down
Pull on the opener and fold the armrest forjward.
Opening
Pull on the handle and fold open the cover.
Cup
holders Safety
information WARNING
Unsuitable containers in the cup holder
and hot beverages can damage the cup holder and increase the risk of injury in the event of anaccident. There is a risk of injury or risk of
property damage. Use light-weight, unbreakaj ble, and sealable containers. Do not transport
hot beverages. Do not force objects into the
cup holder.'

To open: press the button.
To reduce in size: fold closed to the desired
position.
To close: fold all the way closed. The cup holder must be closed before it can be opened
fully.
Remote
control
storage
compartment
Opening
Press on the cover.
Remote
control
storage
compartment
Storage is possible in a vertical position in the
center armrest.
Clothes
hooks
The clothes hooks are located next to the grab handles in the rear and on the door pillar in the
rear.
WARNING
Clothing articles on the clothes hooks
can obstruct the view while driving. There is a
risk of an accident. When suspending clothing
articles from the hooks, ensure that they will
not obstruct the driver's view.'

Storage
under
the
cargo
floor
panel
Fold up the cargo floor panel.
Storage
compartment
on
the
side
A storage compartment is located at the side of the cargo area.
Lashing
eyes
To secure the cargo, refer to page 201, there
are lashing eyes in the cargo area.
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