BMW 3: Sockets
General information
The total load of all sockets must not exceed 140 watts at 12 volts.
Do not damage the socket by using non-compatible connectors.
Safety information
Warning Devices and cables in the unfolding area of the airbags, such as portable navigation devices, can hinder the unfolding of the airbag or be thrown around in the car's interior during unfolding.
There is a risk of injury. Make sure that devices and cables are not in the airbag's area of unfolding.
NOTICE Battery chargers for the vehicle battery can work with high voltages and currents, which means that the 12 volt on-board network can be overloaded or damaged. There is a risk of damage to property. Only connect battery chargers for the vehicle battery to the starting aid terminals in the engine compartment.
NOTICE If metal objects fall into the socket, they can cause a short circuit. There is a risk of damage to property.
Front center console
1. Press onto the cover.
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2. A socket is located between the cup holders.
Pull off the cover.
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Rear center console
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A socket is located in the center console.
Pull off the cover.
In the cargo area
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A socket is located on the right side in the cargo area. Unfold the cover.
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USB interface
General information
Follow the information regarding the connection
of mobile devices to the USB interface in the
section on USB connections.
In the center armrest
A USB interface is located in the
Storage compartments
General information
The vehicle interior contains multiple storage
compartments for stowing objects.
Safety information
Warning
Loose objects or devices with a cable connection
to the vehicle, for in
Front passenger side glove
compartment
Safety information
Warning
Folded open, the glove compartment protrudes
in the car's interior. Objects in the glove compartment
can be thrown into the car's interior
while driving, for instance in th
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Enabling the rear seat
General information
It is only possible to make rear seat enable settings
via iDrive in the front.
Adjusting
Limited rear operation
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "General settings".
4. "Rear-seat entertainment".
5. "Operation limited".
Only the following function can be accessed
in the rear in th
Electrical connections
The high-voltage battery unit also has a signal connection, as well as the
high-voltage connection.
The high-voltage battery unit is integrated in the refrigerant circuit in order
for it to be cooled.
Connections of the SP41 high-voltage battery
Venting unit
Signal connector
Connections for
