2011 3 Series Owner's Manual without iDrive - Irvine BMW

Practical interior accessories
Ashtray*
Opening
Push the ridge on the cover.
Emptying
Hold or touch the hot cigarette lighter by
the knob only. Holding or touching it in
other areas could result in burns.
When leaving the car, always remove the
remote control so that children cannot operate
the cigarette lighter and burn themselves.<
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., up to approx. 200 watts at
12 volts, as long as one of the following sockets
is available. Avoid damaging the sockets by
attempting to insert plugs of unsuitable shape
or size.
Cigarette lighter socket*
To access the socket: take the cigarette lighter
out of the socket.
Lift out the insert.
Lighter
Socket* in the front passenger footwell
A socket is located under the glove compartment
on the left.
Socket in the center armrest
External audio device, refer to page 108.
Coupe: socket in the cargo area*
With the engine running or the ignition switched
on, press in the cigarette lighter.
The lighter can be pulled out as soon as it pops
back out.
Open the cap.
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