CONTROLS -> Storage compartments for Your BMW Z4 2 Door First Generation (2002-2008)

Storage compartments  
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Storage compartments  
Vehicle features and  
options  
Driver's side glove  
compartment  
Safety information  
Warning  
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐  
cific and optional features offered with the series.  
It also describes features and functions 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 sys‐  
tems. When using these functions and systems,  
the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐  
served.  
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.  
Storage compartments  
Opening  
General information  
The vehicle interior contains multiple storage  
compartments for stowing objects.  
Safety information  
Warning  
Loose objects or devices with a cable connec‐  
tion to the vehicle, for instance mobile phones,  
can be thrown into the car's interior while driv‐  
ing, for instance in the event of an accident or  
during braking and evasive maneuvers. There is  
a risk of injury. Secure loose objects or devices  
with a cable connection to the vehicle in the  
car's interior.  
Pull the handle.  
Closing  
Fold cover closed.  
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.  
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Front passenger side glove Compartments in the doors  
compartment  
General information  
There are storage compartments in the doors.  
Safety information  
Safety information  
Warning  
Folded open, the glove compartment protrudes  
in the car's interior. Objects in the glove com‐  
Warning  
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.  
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.  
Opening  
Storage compartment in  
the center console  
Opening  
Pull the handle.  
The light in the glove compartment switches on.  
Closing  
Fold cover closed.  
Locking  
Slide the cover forward.  
The glove compartment can be locked with an  
integrated key. This prevents access to the glove  
compartment.  
Closing  
Pull the cover on the handle bar back.  
After the glove compartment is locked, the re‐  
mote control can be handed over without the  
integrated key, for instance when the vehicle is  
parked by valet parking.  
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Storage compartments  
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Opening  
Center armrest  
General information  
A storage compartment is located in the center  
armrest between the seats.  
Opening  
Press the button.  
The lighting of the center armrest switches on.  
Closing  
Press cover down until it engages.  
Press the button.  
Storage compartment  
behind the seats  
The lighting of the center armrest switches on.  
Closing  
Press cover down until it engages.  
Safety information  
Warning  
Cup holders  
Safety information  
Warning  
Improperly stowed objects can shift and be  
thrown into the car's interior, for instance in the  
event of an accident or during braking and eva‐  
sive maneuvers. Vehicle occupants can be hit  
and injured. There is a risk of injury. Stow and  
secure objects and cargo properly.  
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.  
General information  
There is a storage compartment behind the  
seats.  
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Adjusting the net  
Slide the upper edge of the net up to the correct  
height. Grab the top of the net as close as possi‐  
ble to the edge next to the holder. At first, a re‐  
sistance must be overcome.  
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