Controls and features -> Ashtray, rear for your BMW X5 2000-2006

122nAshtray, front  
Ashtray, rear  
Power socket  
The cigarette lighter socket can be  
used to plug in hand flashlights, car  
vacuum cleaners etc., with power rat-  
ings of up to approx. 200 W at 12 V.  
Be careful not to damage the socket  
with unsuitable plugs.  
You will find additional power outlets  
in the cargo area, refer to page 129.  
Emptying  
Emptying  
Press the edge of the lid, refer to arrow:  
the ashtray moves up and can be  
removed.  
Remove the insert tray.  
Cigarette lighter, front  
Press the lighter 1 in.  
The lighter can be removed as soon as  
it retracts.  
Hold or briefly press the hot ciga-  
rette lighter by the knob only.  
Holding or touching it in other areas  
could result in burns.  
The cigarette lighter remains opera-  
tional when the ignition key has been  
removed. For this reason, do not leave  
unsupervised children in the vehicle.<