Storage compartment
A storage compartment is located under the armrest between the front seats and, depending on the vehicle's equipment, also a cover for the mobile phone cradle or the snap-in adapter.
Details on this mobile phone cradle
Opening

Opening
Push cover down slightly and press the button.
The cover folds upward.
Connection for an external 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.
▷ USB audio interface.
See also:
Configuring the prewarning
After the warning function is switched on, the
following can be set via the iDrive:
▷ The prewarning can be switched on/off.
▷ The time of the prewarning can be set.
These settings ha ...
Using contact data
At a glance
Contact data from calendar entries, appointments,
tasks, emails and notes can be stored or
selected*.
Displaying contact or selecting phone
number
1.
"Use contact data&qu ...
BMW X5: lower tailgate
Opening
Opening
Pull the lever and swing the tailgate downward.
The opened tailgate can be loaded with up to
550 lbs/250 kg.
Closing
Fold the tailgate up and press closed. ...
