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:
Windshield washer nozzles
The washer jets are automatically heated*
whenever the ignition is switched on. ...
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Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not avai ...
Switching on automatically
Select transmission position R with the engine
running. ...