BMW SEDAN 5 Series Owner's Manual page 293

Cigarette lighter
Safety information
Warning
Contact with the hot heating element or the hot
socket of the cigarette lighter can cause burns.
Flammable materials can ignite if the cigarette
lighter falls down or is held against the objects.
There is a risk of fire and an injury hazard.
There is a risk of damage to property, among
other potential damage. Take hold of the ciga‐
rette lighter by its handle. Make sure that chil‐
dren do not use the cigarette lighter.
NOTICE
If metal objects fall into the socket, they can
cause a short circuit. There is a risk of damage
to property, among other potential damage. In‐
sert the cigarette lighter or socket cover again
after using the socket.
Front center console
Push the cover forward until it engages.
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Interior equipment
The cigarette lighter is located between the cup
holders.
Rear center console
The cigarette lighter is located in the socket.
Operation
Push in the cigarette lighter.
The cigarette lighter can be re‐
moved as soon as it pops back
out.
Sockets
Principle
The lighter socket can be used as a socket for
electrical equipment when standby and drive-
ready state are switched on.
General information
The total load of all sockets must not exceed
140 watts at 12 volts.
CONTROLS
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