Center armrest

There is a storage compartment for small items in the armrest between the front seats.
To open the lid, press the button.
The lid will unlock and can be lifted upward.
The liner can be removed from the compartment and cleaned.
Depending on the equipment, the compartment may contain a fold-out tray or a phone holder.

To open the tray, press the button and lift the lid upward.
The tray and the phone compartment fold out.
This allows the space underneath them to be used.
Ventilation of the small items compartment in the front armrest
1. Fold up the tray or phone holder.
2. Open or close the damper in the compartment.
The air inside the compartment can become very hot (depending on the climate control settings). If necessary, close the air duct.◄
Armrest adjustment

Slide the center armrest to a comfortable position.
Test yourself
A quick BMW X5 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.