2007 BMW X5 Owner's Manual - Page 115

Setting language You can set the language of the display. Press the adjustment button for approx. 12-13 seconds. Briefly press the adjustment button again to switch between English "E" and German "O". The setting is automatically stored after approx. 10 seconds. Center armrest A storage compartment is located under the armrest between the front seats and, depending on the vehicle's equipment, also a cover for the mobile phone bracket or snap-in adapter. Also refer to page 188. Opening cover Roller sun blinds for rear side windows* Pull the loop of the roller sun blind and hook onto bracket. With roller sun blinds attached, do not open the windows during travel. The blinds may otherwise be damaged by the wind.< Glove compartment Opening Connection for external audio device You can connect an external audio device, e.g. a CD or an MP3 player, and play the sound via the vehicle loudspeakers, refer to page 171. Rechargeable flashlight* The flashlight can remain plugged in continuously. Pull the flashlight out of the socket when needed. To avoid possibly damaging the lamp, always ensure that it is switched off before inserting it in the socket.< Press the button. The covers open upward and downward and the lighting in the glove compartment switches on. To prevent injury in the event of an accident while the vehicle is being driven, close the glove compartment immediately after use.< Storage compartments There are other storage compartments in the doors as well as in the front and rear center console*. Storage nets* are located on the backrests of the front seats. Do not stow hard or sharp-edged objects in the storage nets or the net, otherwise there is an increased risk of injury in an accident.< Closing Press one of the two covers closed; both covers are closed. 113 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Press the button; the respective cover folds upward. Driving tips Controls At a glance