Ashtray
Opening

Push the ridge on the cover.
Emptying
Lift out the insert.
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.
See also:
Snow chains
Only certain fine-link snow chains have been
tested by BMW, classified as safe for use and
recommended. Consult your service center for
more information.
BMW X5: use only in pairs on the rear w ...
Automatic-Transmission
Switching off the engine
1. Engage transmission position P with the vehicle
stopped.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
The engine is switched off.
The radio ready state is switched on.
3. Set th ...
Arming and disarming the alarm
system
When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with
the remote control or at the door lock, the alarm
system is armed or disarmed at the same time.
Door lock and armed alarm system
Unlocking via th ...
