Cool "Hidden" features of the E53 X5

[Disneygrad]

I've seen this post/reference numerous times on this thread. I hate to burst you're bubble, guys, but this occurs on hundreds of cars of various makes and models. Try it!!

Additionally, you can give a good wang to the neighboring parked car if you are in the HABIT and without looking. Just a thought.

[Sudesh]

Originally Posted by TaMbALoLoNg

I guess i'm missing that insert piece. its' funny i custom made a cardboard piece to serve as a tray. I didn't know there's an actual part piece for that. I gotta get that OEM piece now. i use that spot for my sunglasses

The insert piece is number 16 in this pic. Its a handy wee tray and can easily fool people into thinking there is nothing below! I cant see it being that expensive to order one from BMW if you wanted it.

[Sudesh]

A couple of more features/extras that can be installed.

A CD or tape holder that fits in the centre arm rest. Number 4

There is also a coin holder in there, Number 2



There is another tray that can be installed where the phone cradle is below the arm rest. What you do is eject the phone cradle and install the tray.

Number 11 in the pic

[TaMbALoLoNg]

Originally Posted by Sudesh

The insert piece is number 16 in this pic. Its a handy wee tray and can easily fool people into thinking there is nothing below! I cant see it being that expensive to order one from BMW if you wanted it.

Already bought it for $14 from my dealer. It's a must if you don't have it. More preactical for my use.

[dok47]

There is only one thing I can not do from all these little gadgets and it pisses me off
I try to hold trunk button on my remote but nothing hapens, i mean trunk unlocks but no Panic mode, no alarm sounded. I have tested my alarm and it works. Could it be that this feature is not available in European Union? Just like you can not have that beep when you lock or unlock car. I lots of countries is forbiden. Anyone has ideas?

[Weasel]

It is set-able in car and key memory settings... at least in the States. May be in there for the Euro models.

http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/x5/g...formation.html

[WHIPPET]

Hey, do they not put the flashlight in the Canadian models?? I don't have one...

[Andrew_K]

Originally Posted by x5mdrocks

Forgive the excitement if you already knew this. I thought it was a great idea! The ski bag is well hidden behind the center of the rear seat. Lower the center (where the arm rest would be), click open the hidden plastic door, then unfold the bag. It communicates with the cargo area through an opening in the back. Great way to store skis without ruining your upholstery!! Has anyone seen any other vehicle with this option??

Yes - 530i.

[iredlinemy///m3]

Originally Posted by x5mdrocks

Forgive the excitement if you already knew this. I thought it was a great idea! The ski bag is well hidden behind the center of the rear seat. Lower the center (where the arm rest would be), click open the hidden plastic door, then unfold the bag. It communicates with the cargo area through an opening in the back. Great way to store skis without ruining your upholstery!! Has anyone seen any other vehicle with this option??

Originally Posted by Andrew_K

Yes - 530i.

And any other car with the cold weather package.

[premierX5]

Originally Posted by gregwx5

That is so funny, I guess I wasn't the only one who used the secret transport liquor cabinet...should be in the manual!

I use it regularly as a liquor cabinet as well!!