Controls
107Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Ashtray, rear
Opening
Push the ridge on the cover.
Emptying
Lift out the insert.
Connecting electrical
appliances
In your BMW, you can use electrical devices
such as a flashlight, car vacuum cleaner, etc., up
to approx. 200 watts at 12 volts, as long as one
of the following sockets is available. Avoid dam-
aging the sockets by attempting to insert plugs
of unsuitable shape or size.
Cigarette lighter socket*
Pull the cigarette lighter out of the socket, refer
to page106.
Socket in the center armrest
External audio device, refer to page105.
Socket in the cargo bay*
Open the cap.
Through-loading system
Opening
1.To release the rear seat back, pull the corre-
sponding lever in the cargo bay.
2.The unlocked rear seat back moves forward
slightly. Fold the seat back forward by the
head restraint.
Closing
Return the rear seat back to its upright position
and engage it.
When returning the backrest into its seat-
ing position, make sure that the seat's
locking mechanism engages properly. Other-
wise, cargo could be thrown around in the event
of sharp braking or swerving and endanger the
occupants.<
The lashing eyes in the cargo bay provide you
with a way to attach cargo-bay nets
* or draw
straps for securing suitcases and luggage, refer
to page115.
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