Controls -> Storage compartments for Your BMW Z4 2 Door Second Generation (2009-2016)

Storage compartments  
Controls  
Storage compartments  
Locking  
Lock with a key, arrow 2.  
Vehicle equipment  
This chapter describes all the standard equip‐  
ment, national-market-specific equipment and  
optional extras offered in the model series.  
Consequently, you will find that it contains de‐  
scriptions of items not available in a particular  
vehicle on account of a combination of options,  
for example, or the constraints applying to cer‐  
tain national-market versions. This also applies  
to safety-relevant functions and systems.  
If you are in a hotel, for example, and hand over  
the remote control without the integrated key,  
see page 20, the glove box cannot be un‐  
locked.  
Centre armrest  
Storage compartment  
Country-specific regulations must be observed  
when using the corresponding functions and  
systems.  
Depending on the options ordered, the centre  
armrest incorporates two cup brackets, a com‐  
partment or the cover for the snap-in adapter.  
Locking the storage compartment  
Glove box  
If the vehicle is locked from outside, the stor‐  
age compartment in the centre armrest is also  
locked.  
Opening  
Opening  
Pull the handle, arrow 1.  
The light in the glove box comes on.  
Close the glove box again immediately  
Fold centre armrest upwards, see arrow.  
After using the glove box while the vehi‐  
cle is in motion, close it without delay, so that it  
cannot cause injury in the event of an acci‐  
dent.◀  
Connection for external audio device  
An external audio device, e.g. a CD or MP3  
player, may be connected and the sound can  
be played using the vehicle's loudspeakers.  
Volume and sound can be adjusted by means  
of the radio controls.  
Closing  
Swing lid up.  
Professional radio, see page 122.  
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Controls  
Storage compartments  
Storage compartments in the  
passenger compartment  
Do not affix non-slip mats to the dash‐  
board  
Do not affix non-slip mats or other slip-resist‐  
ant pads to the dashboard, because these ma‐  
terials can damage the surfaces.◀  
Depending on your vehicle's equipment ver‐  
sion, the following storage compartments are  
available:  
To open: press the button.  
In the bulkhead  
In the doors  
To open: pull the handle.  
The shelf in the storage compartment can be  
removed and reinserted at a different height.  
To open: flick the lid open.  
In the centre console  
One or two open storage compartments.  
Removing the storage compartment  
The storage compartment can be removed as  
a unit so that you can use other inserts, for ex‐  
ample.  
In the dashboard  
In the luggage compartment:  
Press handles up and fold down storage com‐  
partment fully.  
For more information on the various fittings  
available, contact a Service Centre.  
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Storage compartments  
Controls  
Unsuitable containers  
Behind the seats  
Briefcases or similar objects can be stowed in  
the behind-seat storage area.  
Do not force unsuitable containers into  
the cup bracket. Otherwise damage may re‐  
sult.◀  
In the centre armrest  
When loading the behind-seat storage  
area  
When loading the behind-seat storage  
area, do not simultaneously push both  
seats to the front, bring to the upper most  
position and fold rests forward. Otherwise  
seats could collide with the windscreen  
seals, sun visor or the roof lining and dam‐  
age these.  
Drinks holders are located in the centre arm‐  
rest.  
Stow only small, light objects in the be‐  
hind-seat storage area, as otherwise ob‐  
jects breaking loose could endanger the  
occupants if you have to brake sharply or  
swerve to avoid an obstacle, for example.  
Only transport heavy luggage with suitable  
means of securing in the boot.  
Use lashing eyes only for securing load. Do  
not engage an upper ISOFIX retaining  
strap.◀  
Cup bracket  
Unbreakable containers and no hot bev‐  
erages  
Use light and unbreakable containers and do  
not transport hot beverages. Otherwise there  
is an increased risk of injury in the event of an  
accident.◀  
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