Operation

Cigarette lighter

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The interior lighting in the BMW 5 Series (VII generation) combines functionality with elegance. It includes reading lamps, ambient lighting, door handle lights and footwell lights. Using iDrive, you can individually adjust the color, brightness and duration of the lighting, including depending on the driving profile. Special features such as night mode and welcome lighting increase comfort and underline the premium atmosphere of the vehicle. Integration into the lighting concept ensures that all elements are harmoniously coordinated. A stylish detail that makes driving at night or in twilight more pleasant.

Safety notes

WARNINGFlammable materials can ignite if the cigarette lighter falls out or is held against such materials. There is a risk of fire and injury. Make sure children cannot use the cigarette lighter and burn themselves. NOTICE If metal objects fall into the power outlet, they can cause a short circuit. There is a risk of property damage.

After using the power outlet, reinstall the cigarette lighter or the outlet cover.

Front center console

Mittelkonsole vorn

Push the cover forward until it clicks into place.

Mittelkonsole vorn

The cigarette lighter is located between the cup holders.

Rear center console

Mittelkonsole hinten

The cigarette lighter is located in the socket.

Operation

Press in the cigarette lighter.

Once the cigarette lighter springs back, it can be pulled out.

The cigarette lighter in the BMW 5 Series G30/G31 is far more than a classic equipment detail: it combines functionality and safety in an inconspicuous component. Especially in combination with the lighter socket, which also serves as a power outlet, the interior remains flexibly usable, whether for lighting cigarettes or as a power source for accessories.

The well-considered placement in the front and rear center console ensures that drivers and passengers alike have easy access. Clear safety guidelines, such as immediately closing the cover after use, minimize the risk of short circuits or burns.

In this way, the BMW 5 Series G30/G31 shows that even the smallest details contribute to the overall picture of a safe and practical vehicle, right down to the cigarette lighter.

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