Controls and features -> Cigarette lighter for Your BMW Z3 SUV First Generation (1995-2002)

92nCigarette lighter*  
Cigarette lighter socket  
This socket can be used for connecting  
a flashlight, car vacuum cleaner, or  
other appliances up to approx.  
200 watts at 12 volts. Do not damage  
the socket by inserting plugs of a  
different shape or size.  
Non-smoker's equipment  
package*  
Press in. The lighter can be removed as  
soon as it pops up.  
On vehicles with the non-smoker's  
equipment package, the socket is  
concealed by a cover.  
Hold or touch the hot cigarette  
lighter by the knob only. Holding  
or touching it in other areas could result  
in burns.  
For access to the socket: lift the cover  
off.  
The cigarette lighter remains opera-  
tional when the ignition key has been  
removed. For this reason, children  
should never be left in the vehicle unat-  
tended.<