Interior equipment -> Connecting electrical devices for your BMW 6 Series 2011-2017
Interior equipment
Controls
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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Controls
Interior equipment
4. Load the ski bag. If necessary, wrap the
sharp edges of the skis.
Ski bag
Capacity
5. Tighten the retaining strap.
The ski bag makes it possible to transport two
pairs of skis up to a length of 6 ft/2.10 m.
Preparing and loading the ski bag
1. Pull the release in the direction of the ar‐
row, and remove the insert from the front. If
necessary, when pulling the release, press
against the insert.
Securing the ski bag
Secure the ski bag by tightening the re‐
taining strap; otherwise, the contents could
present a source of danger to the passengers,
for example during braking or evasive maneu‐
vers.◀
Stowing the ski bag
Proceed in the reverse order of loading.
2. Lay out the ski bag.
3. Press button in the cargo area, open tail‐
board and attach to the rear wall via mag‐
netic holder.
When replacing the insert, place both pins into
the rail at the bottom and press the insert back
in place until a 'click' is heard. Ensure that the
rear seat backrest upholstery is not damaged.
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