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EnglishInterior equipment -> Ashtray/cigarette lighter for your BMW 6 Series 2011-2017
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4. Likewise, press and hold the button of the
desired function on the hand-held trans‐
mitter.
proximately 20 seconds until the LED flashes
rapidly. All stored functions are deleted. The
functions cannot be deleted individually.
5. Release both buttons as soon as the inte‐
rior rearview mirror LED flashes more rap‐
idly. The LED flashing faster indicates that
the button on the interior rearview mirror
has been programmed. The system can
then be controlled by the button on the in‐
terior rearview mirror.
Sun visor
Glare shield
Fold the sun visor down or up.
Vanity mirror
If the LED does not flash faster after at
least 60 seconds, change the distance and
repeat the step. Several more attempts at
different distances may be necessary. Wait
at least 15 seconds between attempts.
A vanity mirror is located in the sun visor be‐
hind a cover. When the cover is opened, the
mirror lighting switches on.
Canada: if programming with the hand-
held transmitter was interrupted, hold
down the interior rearview mirror button
and repeatedly press and release the
hand-held transmitter button for 2 sec‐
onds.
Ashtray/cigarette lighter
Steptronic transmission: open
Controls
Before operation
Before operating a system using the uni‐
versal garage door opener, ensure that there
are no people, animals, or objects within the
range of movement of the remote-controlled
system; otherwise, there is a risk of injury or
damage.
Press button.
Also follow the safety instructions of the hand-
held transmitter.◀
Emptying
Take out the insert.
The system, such as the garage door, can be
operated using the button on the interior rear‐
view mirror while the engine is running or when
the ignition is started. To do this, hold down
the button within receiving range of the system
until the function is activated. The interior rear‐
view mirror LED stays lit while the wireless sig‐
nal is being transmitted.
Lighter
Push in the lighter.
The lighter can be removed as
soon as it pops back out.
Danger of burns
Deleting stored functions
Press and hold the left and right button on the
interior rearview mirror simultaneously for ap‐
Only hold the hot lighter by its knob; oth‐
erwise, there is a danger of getting burned.
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Switch off the ignition and take the remote
control with you when leaving the vehicle so
that children cannot use the lighter and burn
themselves.◀
Steptronic transmission: center
console
Replace the cover after use
Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after
use, otherwise objects may get into the lighter
socket or fixture and cause a short circuit.◀
Connecting electrical
devices
Press button.
Remove the cover or cigarette lighter.
Hints
In the front passenger footwell
Do not connect charging devices to the
12 volt socket in the vehicle
Do not connect battery chargers to the fac‐
tory-installed 12 volt sockets in the vehicle as
this may damage the vehicle battery due to an
increased power consumption.◀
Replace the cover after use
Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after
use, otherwise objects may get into the lighter
socket or fixture and cause a short circuit.◀
Socket is located below the glove compart‐
ment.
To access the socket: fold open the cover.
Sockets
General information
Center armrest
The lighter socket can be used as a socket for
electrical equipment while the engine is run‐
ning or when the ignition is switched on.
Note
The total load of all sockets must not exceed
140 watts at 12 volts.
Do not damage the socket by using unsuitable
connectors.
Remove the cover.
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