BMW 745I - Manual (Page 119)

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Glove compartment
Opening
Press button. The glove compartment
opens automatically and the lamps come
on.
Closing
Fold the cover up.
To prevent injury in the event of an
accident, close the glove compart-
ment immediately after use. <
Rechargeable flashlight
The flashlight is located on the left-hand
side of the glove compartment.
It features integral overload protection, so
it can be left in its holder continuously.
Be sure that the flashlight is switched
off when it is inserted into its holder.
Failure to comply with this precaution
could lead to overcharging and damage.
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Storage compartments
A storage compartment is located in the
armrest between the front seats.
1 Open the right cover
2 Open the left cover
A removable coin holder is provided in the
front of the compartment. Press briefly to
open.
The mat within the compartment can be
removed for cleaning.
Depending upon your model specification,
any of the following may be located in the
storage compartment:
> Removable cassette holder *
> Removable CD holder *
> Fold-out and removable storage com-
partment
* , e.g. for glasses or portable
phone
> Fold-out and removable litter con-
tainer
* .
Locking storage compartment in the
front armrest
You can use the key to lock the storage
compartment in the armrest.
You can lock the luggage compart-
ment lid and the armrest storage
compartment separately, refer to page 39 ,
and then retain the key in your possession
while handing over only the remote control
unit when leaving the vehicle for valet
parking, etc., refer to page
34 ; this pre-
vents unauthorized access to the luggage
and front storage compartments.
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Ventilating storage compartment in
the front armrest
You can use the serrated dial in the storage
compartment to open and close the vent.
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