2009 BMW M3 Owner's Manual - Page 109

Emptying Ashtray, rear Opening Lift out the insert. Emptying Lift out the insert. 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. 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.< Cigarette lighter socket* To access the socket: take the cigarette lighter out of the socket. Socket in the center armrest External audio device, refer to page 105. 107 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment In your BMW, when the engine is running or the ignition is switched on, 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 damaging the sockets by attempting to insert plugs of unsuitable shape or size. Navigation Connecting electrical appliances Driving tips Lighter Push the ridge on the cover. Controls At a glance