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:
Visual warning
The approach of the vehicle to an object can be
shown on the Control Display.
When the distance to an object is small, a red bar
is shown in front of the vehicle, as it is in the PDC
display.
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Front ventilation
Thumbwheels for adjusting the temperature,
arrows 1.
Toward blue: colder.
Toward red: warmer.
Lever for changing the air flow direction, arrow
2.
Thumbwheels for opening and closing ...
Entering a phone number
Dialing a number
When entering phone numbers, you can switch
between entering letters and numbers.
Service numbers can be entered more easily,
e. g. 1-888-BMW-CARD.
1. "Telephone".
2 ...
