[mencio]

Took delivery of my 24' LCI X5M last week and just noticed the following and was wondering if anyone with a 24 LCI could just double check and see if they have the same thing. This is what I get when I open the emergency kit little cubby on the left side of the trunk. Is this normal?

[eelnoraa]

It is only for European market, or maybe a few other continents. US car doesn't come with first aid kit,

[mencio]

Originally Posted by eelnoraa

It is only for European market, or maybe a few other continents. US car doesn't come with first aid kit,

Thanks for the reply and yes I should have checked/searched a little before. That big empty hole just seemed a bit out of place I guess. My SA also confirmed that it is no longer a standard item for US cars. Strange since I don't really see why.

[tkim91321]

Originally Posted by mencio

Thanks for the reply and yes I should have checked/searched a little before. That big empty hole just seemed a bit out of place I guess. My SA also confirmed that it is no longer a standard item for US cars. Strange since I don't really see why.

Cost cutting. Easiest thing to just omit.

[eelnoraa]

Originally Posted by mencio

Thanks for the reply and yes I should have checked/searched a little before. That big empty hole just seemed a bit out of place I guess. My SA also confirmed that it is no longer a standard item for US cars. Strange since I don't really see why.

I think it has never been a standard for US, at least starting in e46 time (1999). European delivery will get that first aid kit put in tho.

[Heavyd]

It's legally required in Europe. Don't know why, I have never used this crappy kit with a few band aids in all my driving career.
Won't help you with a severed artery or an open fracture

[eelnoraa]

Originally Posted by Heavyd

It's legally required in Europe. Don't know why, I have never used this crappy kit with a few band aids in all my driving career.
Won't help you with a severed artery or an open fracture

The older first aid kit in European BWM was much bigger. They put a draw kind of thing under front seat. Maybe 3"/7.6cm thick, easily 1/2 way inside under seat cushion. I think the content was not bad at all. I haven't seen the modern one.

[Tejas1836]

Make your own with Israeli bandages, hemostats, CATs, etc, much better

[BobsM3Coupe]

Originally Posted by eelnoraa

I think it has never been a standard for US, at least starting in e46 time (1999). European delivery will get that first aid kit put in tho.

I believe the red warning triangles are also required in Europe. I don't think US vehicles ever got those.

[eelnoraa]

Originally Posted by BobsM3Coupe

I believe the red warning triangles are also required in Europe. I don't think US vehicles ever got those.

Yes, EU BMW has both warming triangle and first aid kit. I think US Audi has warming triangle too. BMW never brings that into US market.

[goobies818]

Originally Posted by Heavyd

It's legally required in Europe. Don't know why, I have never used this crappy kit with a few band aids in all my driving career.
Won't help you with a severed artery or an open fracture

i used it a long time ago when my (then) small kiddo got a "boo boo" on the playground

[bandersen]

If you did a euro delivery - any brand or model- the first aid, warning triangle and vest were in the trunk (EU law). At drop off - before shipment back to the US, you needed to remove that equipment and carry it home on the flight, otherwise it was removed at port. Crappy, I know. But it was the way it is. EU requirement to have it inside alll cars - port shippers removed it to save the car makers a few Euros. They are nice kits, and fit inside the trunks well (I was lucky to do both BMW and Audi pickups)

If you ever get a rental car in Europe, one could always ‘borrow’ a kit (so I’ve heard)…

[mencio]

Originally Posted by bandersen

If you ever get a rental car in Europe, one could always ‘borrow’ a kit (so I’ve heard)…

Ahaha thank for the detailed info. Actually heading to Germany this summer and renting a BMW, so I might have to borrow it too

Jokes aside not that I need it, hopefully, just never realized that and was mostly wondering about the empty slot.

[Guy Fleegman]

There are many to choose from on Amazon that fit easily. The only time I've used it, thankfully, was when we were out of band-aids in the house.

[Qsilver7]

If you really want the 1st aid kit and/or the triangle…you can order one from your local BMW dealership’s parts department…or use the 11 digit BMW part number and find a vendor that sells it online (google it).



(#1) 71 60 6 770 487

Warning triangle with container
Extra info : ECE R27
Qty : 1

(#3) 51 47 7 229 149

First aid kit pouch
Qty : 1

Or, you can buy the emergency kit which looks like it contains a safety vest, warning triangle, and a first aid kit:



(#1) 82 26 2 210 667

Emergency bag
Qty : 1

[Heavyd]

This is in my BMW first aid kit:
- 10 adhesive plasters
- 2 ambulance dressings
- 2 bandages
- 1 triangular bandage
- 2 safety pins
- 1 warning triangle
- 1 yellow safety vest

[javapro]

Originally Posted by mencio

Thanks for the reply and yes I should have checked/searched a little before. That big empty hole just seemed a bit out of place I guess. My SA also confirmed that it is no longer a standard item for US cars. Strange since I don't really see why.

Yes, pre-LCI didn't have it ither in the US. I bought it separately - part # 82-11-1-469-062