2009 BMW 5 Series Owner's Manual - Page 128

Practical interior accessories Ashtray, rear In front passenger footwell Emptying Press the entire cover down. The ashtray rises and can be removed. Access to socket: Fold open the cover. Sedan: In cargo bay Cigarette lighter, rear Access to socket: Fold open the cover. Refer to Cigarette lighter, front. Sports Wagon: In cargo bay Connecting electrical devices Sockets With the engine running or the ignition switched on, the cigarette lighter socket can be used as a power outlet for hand flashlights, car vacuum cleaners, etc., with power ratings of up to approx. 200 W at 12 V. Avoid damaging the socket due to inserting plugs of different shapes or sizes. The same is true for all power outlets in the vehicle. Access to socket: Fold open the cover. 126 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 721 - © 08/08 BMW AG