Controls -> Storage compartments for your BMW 6 Series 2017-2023

Controls  
Storage compartments  
Storage compartments  
Net in the front passenger floor area.  
Vehicle features and options  
This chapter describes all standard, country-  
specific and optional features offered with the  
Glove compartment  
series. It also describes features that are not  
necessarily 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 laws and regulations  
must be observed.  
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.◀  
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‐  
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.◀  
Opening  
NOTE  
Anti-slip pads such as anti-slip mats can  
damage the dashboard. There is a risk of prop‐  
erty damage. Do not use anti-slip pads.◀  
Pull the handle.  
The light in the glove compartment switches  
on.  
Storage compartments  
The following storage compartments are avail‐  
able in the vehicle interior:  
Closing  
Fold cover closed.  
Glove compartment on the front passenger  
side.  
Front center armrest  
Storage compartment in the center arm‐  
rest, refer to page 178.  
Opening  
Compartments in the doors.  
A storage compartment is located in the center  
armrest between the front seats.  
Pockets on the backrests of the front  
seats.  
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Storage compartments  
Controls  
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.◀  
Press buttons next to the lock.  
WARNING  
Locking the storage compartment  
Improper use of the clothes 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., clothing articles,  
from the clothes hooks.◀  
General information  
Two folding clothes hooks are provided in the  
rear of the vehicle. To unfold them, press on  
the top edge of the clothes hooks.  
The storage compartment in the armrest can  
be locked with an integrated key to separately  
secure the tailgate, for instance.  
Cup holders  
After the storage compartment is locked, the  
remote control can be handed out without the  
integrated key, refer to page 37, for instance at  
a hotel.  
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 an  
accident. There is a risk of injury or risk of  
property damage. Use light-weight, unbreaka‐  
ble, and sealable containers. Do not transport  
hot beverages. Do not force objects into the  
cup holder.◀  
This prevents access to the storage compart‐  
ment and to the cargo area.  
Connection for an external audio  
device  
An external audio device, for in‐  
stance an MP3 player, can be  
connected via the AUX-IN port  
or the USB audio interface in the  
center armrest.  
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Controls  
Storage compartments  
Steptronic transmission: center  
console  
To open: press on the cover.  
Storage compartments in the  
cargo area  
Net  
Small objects can be stowed in the net on the  
rear cargo area trim.  
Lashing eyes  
To secure the cargo, refer to page 189, there  
are lashing eyes in the cargo area.  
Storage under the cargo floor panel  
Raise the cargo floor panel using the strap.  
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Controls  
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