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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