Ashtray, rear, Connecting electrical appliances, Practical interi or acc ess orie s – BMW M3 Sedan 2008 User Manual

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Practical interi

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Lighter

With the engine running or the ignition switched
on, press in the cigarette lighter.
The lighter can be pulled out as soon as it pops
back out.

Hold or touch the hot cigarette lighter by
the knob only. Holding or touching it in

other areas could result in burns.
When leaving the car, always remove the
remote control so that children cannot operate
the cigarette lighter and burn themselves.

Ashtray, rear

Opening

Push the ridge on the cover.

Emptying

Lift out the insert.

Connecting electrical

appliances

In your BMW, when the engine is running or the
ignition is switched on, you can use electrical
devices such as a flashlight, car vacuum

cleaner, etc., up to approx. 200 watts at
12 volts, as long as one of the following sockets
is available. Avoid damaging the sockets by
attempting to insert plugs of unsuitable shape
or size.

Cigarette lighter socket*

To access the socket: take the cigarette lighter
out of the socket.

Socket in the center armrest

External audio device, refer to page

Sockets in the rear center console*

Remove corresponding cover.

Socket in the cargo bay*

Open the cap.