CONTROLS -> Storage compartments for your BMW X1 2016-2022
Storage compartments
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Storage compartments
▷ Storage compartment up front in the center
Vehicle features and
options
▷ Glove compartment on the front passenger
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features that are not necessarily
available in your vehicle, for instance, 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 ob‐
served.
▷ Glove compartment on the driver's side, refer
▷ Compartments in the doors, refer to
▷ Storage compartment in the center armrest,
▷ Storage compartment in the rear center con‐
Safety information
▷ Storage compartments in the cargo area, re‐
Warning
▷ Additional storage compartments in the car's
interior, refer to page 212
Loose objects or devices with a cable connec‐
tion to the vehicle, for instance mobile phones,
can be thrown about the car's interior while
driving, for instance in the event of an accident,
braking or evasive maneuver. There is a risk of
injury. Secure loose objects or devices with a
cable connection to the vehicle in the car's in‐
terior.
Storage compartment up
front in the center console
NOTICE
Anti-slip pads such as anti-slip mats can dam‐
age the dashboard. There is a risk of damage to
property. Do not use anti-slip pads.
There is a storage compartment in the center
console.
Storage compartments in
the car's interior
The following storage compartments are availa‐
ble in the car's interior:
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vers. There is a risk of injury. Always close the
glove compartment immediately after using it.
Glove compartment
Front passenger side
Safety information
Opening
Warning
Folded open, the glove compartment protrudes
in the car's interior. Objects in the glove com‐
partment can be thrown into the car's interior
while driving, for instance in the event of an ac‐
cident or during braking and evasive maneu‐
vers. There is a risk of injury. Always close the
glove compartment immediately after using it.
Pull the handle.
Closing
Fold cover closed.
Opening
Compartments in the doors
General information
There are storage compartments in the doors.
Safety information
Pull the handle.
The light in the glove compartment switches on.
Warning
Breakable objects, such as glass bottles or
glasses, can break in the event of an accident
or a braking or evasive maneuver. Broken glass
can be scattered in the car's interior. There is a
risk of injury or risk of damage to property. Do
not use any breakable objects while driving.
Only stow breakable objects in closed storage
compartments.
Closing
Fold cover closed.
Driver's side
Safety information
Warning
Folded open, the glove compartment protrudes
in the car's interior. Objects in the glove com‐
partment can be thrown into the car's interior
while driving, for instance in the event of an ac‐
cident or during braking and evasive maneu‐
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Center armrest
Cup holders
Front
Safety information
A storage compartment is located in the center
armrest between the front seats.
Warning
Unsuitable containers in the cup holders may
damage the cup holders or be thrown about
the car’s interior in the event of an accident, an
evasive maneuver, or forceful braking. Spilled
liquids can distract from the traffic conditions
and lead to an accident. Hot drinks can damage
the cup holder or lead to scalding. There is a
risk of injury or risk of damage to property. Do
not force objects into the cup holder. Use light‐
weight, shatterproof, and sealable containers.
Do not transport hot beverages.
Opening
Pull the lever, arrow 1, and fold the center arm‐
rest up, arrow 2.
Front
Adjusting
The center armrest can be adjusted in several tilt
settings.
Storage compartment in
the rear center console
Two cup holders are located in the front center
console.
Rear
NOTICE
With an open cup holder, the center armrest
cannot be folded back up. There is a risk of
damage to property. Press back the covers be‐
fore the center armrest is folded up.
A storage compartment is located in the center
console.
In the center armrest.
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Warning
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 damage to property. Only hang light‐
weight objects, for instance clothing articles,
from the clothes hooks.
Pull the center armrest forward at the strap.
To open: press the button.
Storage compartments in
the cargo area
To close: push both covers back in, one after the
other.
Side storage compartments, left
and right
Storage compartments are located on the right
and left sides.
Additional storage
compartments in the car's
interior
Net for storage compartment
Smaller objects can be stored in the net of right
storage compartment.
Nets on the backrests of the
front seats
The nets on the backrests of the front seats can
also be used to store small parts.
Multi-function hook
Warning
Clothes hooks
Improper use of the multi-function hooks can
lead to a risk of objects flying about during
braking and evasive maneuvers, for example.
There is a risk of injury and risk of damage to
property. Only hang lightweight objects,
General information
The clothes hooks are located in the grab han‐
dles in the rear.
such as shopping bags, from the multi-function
hooks. Only transport heavy luggage in the
cargo area if it has been appropriately secured.
Safety information
Warning
Clothing articles on the clothes hooks can ob‐
struct the view while driving. There is a risk of
accident. When suspending clothing articles
from the clothes hooks, ensure that they will
not obstruct the driver's view.
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A multi-function hook is located on each side of
the cargo area.
Lashing eyes in the cargo area
To secure the cargo, refer to page 219, there
are lashing eyes in the cargo area.
Storage space under cargo floor
panel
The cargo floor panel can be folded. To open the
cargo floor panel, lift slightly and push toward the
front.
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