On the E52 Z8, the glovebox and the oddments compartment in the centre console (telephone compartment) are locked and unlocked by means of electric drives. These drives are activated by means of the general module of the central body electronics (ZKE).
The glovebox and the oddments compartment in the centre console are locked or unlocked electrically when the central locking is operated via the remote control or the door lock in the driver's door.
Both compartments can be additionally locked and unlocked by means of the lock in the glovebox. If this lock is set to the ”locked (hotel position)” position both compartments will remain locked even when the central locking is released.