BMW 3: Storage compartment in the center console
Opening
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Press onto the cover.
Closing
Pull the cover on the handle bar back.
Storage compartment in the rear center console
With the corresponding equipment, the back of the center console contains a storage compartment.
Center armrest, front
General information
A storage compartment is located in the center armrest between the seats.
Opening
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Press the button.
Closing
Press cover down until it engages.
Front cup holder
Safety information
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 lightweight, shatterproof, and sealable containers.
Do not transport hot beverages.
Opening
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Press onto the cover.
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Two cup holders are located in the center console.
Closing
Pull the cover on the handle bar back.
Rear cup holder
Safety information
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.
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 before the center armrest is folded up.
Opening and closing
Opening
1. Pull the center armrest forward at the strap.
2. Press the button to open the cup holder.
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Closing
Press both covers back inward in sequence and fold the center armrest back.
Clothes hooks
Safety information
Warning Clothing articles on the clothes hooks can obstruct 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.
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 lightweight objects, for instance clothing articles, from the clothes hooks.
General information
The clothes hooks are located in the grab handles in the rear.
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Safety information
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them internally and cause a sudden drop in
tire inflation pressure. Driving characteristics
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Lashing eyes in the cargo
area
General information
Attach load securing aids, such as lashing straps,
tensioning straps, draw straps or cargo nets, to
the lashing eyes in the cargo area.
Lashing eyes
There are four lashing eyes in
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Interior air quality, Automatic climate control
Interior air quality
The air quality in the vehicle is improved by the
following components:
Emission tested passenger compartment.
Microfilter.
Air conditioning system to control the temperature,
air flow and recirculated-air mode.
Depending on the equipment specification:
Microfilter/activ
Washing the vehicle
General information
Regularly remove foreign objects such as leaves
in the area below the windshield when the hood
is raised.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in winter.
Intense soiling and road salt can damage the
vehicle.
Steam blaster and high-pressure
washer
Safety information
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