BMW 5 Series: Connecting electrical devices
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.
Front center console: automatic transmission
Press on the cover.
Remove the cover or cigarette lighter.
Center armrest
Remove cover.
Rear center console
Remove the cover or cigarette lighter.
In the front passenger footwell
Socket is located below the glove compartment.
To access the socket: fold open the cover.
In the cargo area
The socket is located in the cover of the loading lip.
To access the socket: fold open the cover.
Rear
Opening
Press on the cover.
Emptying
Take out the insert.
Lighter
Push in the lighter.
The lighter can be removed as soon as it pops
back out.
Danger of burns
Only hold the hot lighter ...
Through-loading system
General information
The cargo area can be enlarged by folding down
the rear seat backrest.
The rear seat backrest is divided into two parts
at a ratio of 60 to 40. The sides can be folded
down ...
See also:
Summer tires
The factory-installed tires on your new 2.5 L turbo models are summer tires.
Summer tires are high-speed capability tires best suited for highway driving under
dry conditions.
Summer tires are in ...
Rear window defroster switch
For more information about the rear window defroster
switch, see “Rear window and outside
mirror defroster switch” in the “Instruments and
controls” section of this manual. ...
When to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the
scheduled maintenance intervals
and replace it at the first oil change
after each 80 000 km (50,000 mi)
interval. See Maintenance Schedule for more inform ...
