Controls and features -> Ashtray, rear* for your BMW 3 Series 1997-2006

Ashtray, front*  
Ashtray, rear*  
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Press lighter 1 in. As soon as the lighter  
jumps back out, it can be removed.  
Cigarette lighter socket  
It can be used for attaching power sup-  
plies for flashlights, car vacuum clean-  
ers and other similar appliances up to a  
rating of approx. 200 watts at 12 volts.  
Avoid damaging the socket due to  
inserting plugs of different shapes or  
sizes.  
To empty  
Press on the edge of the raised cover in  
the opening direction – see arrow. You  
can now pull the ashtray upward for  
removal.