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 hand lamp, car vacuum cleaner, etc. if at least one of the following sockets is available. The total load of all sockets should not exceed 140 watts at 12 volts.
Avoid damaging the sockets by attempting to insert plugs of unsuitable shape or size.
Cigarette lighter socketTo access the socket:
Open the ashtray at the front and pull out the lighter to use the socket.
In the center consoleTo access the socket, refer to External devices on page 166.
See also:
BMW Assist
General information
BMW Assist provides you with certain services,
e.g., transmission of the position data of your
vehicle to the BMW Assist Response Center if
an Emergency Request has been ini ...
Cameras
Cameras
The lenses of the Top View cameras are located
at the bottom of the exterior mirror housings.
The image quality may be impaired by dirt.
Clean the lens. ...
Winter tires
Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than
0.16 in/4 mm.
Below a tread depth of 0.16 in/4 mm, tires are
less suitable for winter operation. ...
