BMW Saloon 3 Series Owner's Handbook Manual page 300

CONTROLS
Lighter
Safety notes
WARNING
Contact with the hot heating element or the hot
socket of the lighter can cause burns. Flamma‐
ble materials can catch fire if the lighter is drop‐
ped or is held against objects. There is a risk of
fire and danger of injury. There is a risk of ma‐
terial damage. Take hold of the lighter by its
handle. Ensure that children do not use the
lighter.
NOTE
If metallic objects fall into the socket, they can
cause a short circuit. There is a risk of material
damage. After using the socket, re-fit the
lighter or socket cover.
Front centre console
Press the cover.
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Interior equipment
The lighter is located between the cupholders.
Operation
Sockets
Principle
The cigarette lighter attachment can be used as
a socket for electrical devices when standby
state or drive-ready state is switched on.
General
The total load of all sockets must not exceed
140 watts at 12 volts.
To avoid damage to the socket, do not insert an
incompatible plug.
Safety notes
Devices and cables, for example portable navi‐
gation devices, that are located in the deploy‐
ment range of the airbags may impede airbag
deployment or be thrown around the vehicle in‐
terior when the airbag is deployed. There is a
danger of injury. Make sure that devices and
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Press in the lighter.
The lighter can be removed when
it pops back out.
WARNING