2017 BMW X5 Owners Manual

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 dur#j
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.
Locking The glove compartment can be locked with an
integrated key. This prevents access to the glove compartment.
After the glove compartment is locked, the re#j
mote control can be handed over, such as at a
hotel, without the integrated key.
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 thevehicle's interior while driving, e.g., in the eventof an accident or during braking and evasive
maneuvers. There is a risk of injury. Always close the glove compartment immediately after
using it.'

Storage
compartment
third
row
of
seats
Overview
A storage compartment is located between the
seats of third row of seats.
Center
armrest
Front
Overview
Located in the center armrest between the front seats is a storage compartment and de#jpending on how the vehicle is equipped also
an elastic band on the left side and a cover for the snap-in adapter.
Opening
Push the cover down slightly and press the
button, see arrow. The respective cover folds
up.
Closing
Fold the respective cover down until it latches.
Connection
for
an
external
audio
device
An external audio device, e.g.,
an MP3 player, can be con#j
nected via the AUX-IN port or
the USB audio interface in the center armrest.
Rear
Overview
A storage compartment is located in the center
armrest between the seats.
Opening1.Pull the loop and fold down the center arm#j
rest.2.Pull the handle.
Closing
Press cover down until it latches.
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Glasses
compartmentOverview
The compartment for eye glasses is located
between the interior mirror and interior lights.
Opening
Press button.
Closing Press the cover up until it latches.
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, unbreaka#j
ble, and sealable containers. Do not transport
hot beverages. Do not force objects into the
cup holder.'

Opening1.Pull the loop and fold down the center arm#j
rest.2.Press button.
Closing
Press both covers inward back against eachother.
Third
row
of
seats
Overview
The cup holders are located between the seats
of the third row of seats.
Clothes
hooks
Safety
information 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.'

Multi-function
hookWARNING
Improper use of the multi-function hooks
can lead to a risk of objects flying about during
braking and evasive maneuvers. There is a risk
of injury and risk of property damage. Only
hang lightweight objects, e.g., shopping bags,
from the multi-function hooks. Only transport
heavy luggage in the cargo area if it has been appropriately secured.'

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