Connecting Electrical Devices - BMW M5 Owner's Manual

Controls
Replace the cover after use
Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after
use, otherwise objects may get into the lighter
socket or fixture and cause a short circuit.◀

Connecting electrical devices

Hints
Do not plug chargers into the socket
Do not connect battery chargers to the
factory-installed sockets in the vehicle as this
may damage the battery.◀
Replace the cover after use
Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after
use, otherwise objects may get into the lighter
socket or fixture and cause a short circuit.◀
Sockets
The lighter socket can be used as a socket for
electrical equipment while the engine is running
or when the ignition is switched on. The total
load of all sockets must not exceed 140 watts at
12 volts.
Do not damage the socket by using unsuitable
connectors.
Front center console: manual
transmission
Press on the cover.
Remove the cover or cigarette lighter.
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Interior equipment
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 917 550 - II/13
Automatic transmission, Front center
console: double-clutch transmission
Press on the cover.
Remove the cover or cigarette lighter.
Center armrest
Remove cover.
Rear center console
Remove the cover or cigarette lighter.