Front
A storage compartment is located in the center armrest between the front seats.
Opening

Press the buttons next to the lock.
Locking the storage compartment

The storage compartment in the armrest can be locked with an integrated key to separately secure the trunk lid, for example.
After the storage compartment is locked, the remote control can be handed out without the integrated key, for instance at a hotel.
This prevents access to the storage compartment and to the cargo area.
Connection for an external audio device

This can be used to connect an external audio device, such as a CD or MP3 player.
- AUX-IN port.
- USB audio interface*.
See also:
Stowing cargo
BMW X5
BMW X5
BMW X6
BMW X6
▷ Very heavy cargo: when the rear seat is not
occupied, secure each of the outer safety
belts in the BMW X5 in the opposite buckle.
▷ Heavy cargo: ...
Malfunctions involving individual CDs/
DVDs
If malfunctions occur only with particular CDs/
DVDs, this can be due to one of the following
causes.
Copied or self-recorded CDs/DVDs
▷ Possible reasons for malfunctions with
home-recor ...
Performance
What sets the 5 Series wagon apart from the A6 and E-Class is the way it
drives. Sure, its looks scream BMW inside and out, but so does the sweetly
smooth acceleration coming from the twin-turbo s ...
