BMW 1 SERIES 2013, Owner'S Manual

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Practical interior accessories Controls
The total load of all sockets should not exceed
140 watts at 12 volts.
Avoid damaging the sockets by attempting to
insert plugs of unsuitable shape or size.
Do not connect battery chargers to the
sockets built into the vehicle at the plant;
doing so may damage the vehicle. <
Reinsert cigarette lighter or socket cover
after use; otherwise items that fall into the
cigarette lighter receptacle or the socket can
cause a short circuit.
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Cigarette lighter socket
To access the socket:
Open the front ashtray and remove the
cigarette lighter or cover from the socket.
In the center console
To access the socket, refer to Connection for
external audio device on page
107 .
Coupe: through-loading
system
Opening
1. To release the rear seat backrest, pull the
corresponding lever in the trunk.
2. The unlocked rear seat backrest moves for-
ward slightly. Fold the backrest forward by
the head restraint.
Closing
Return the rear seat backrest to the upright
seating position and engage it.
When returning the backrest into the
seating position, make sure that the
seat's locking mechanism is properly engaged.
Otherwise, cargo could be thrown around and
endanger the occupants in the event of sharp
braking or swerving.
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The lashing eyes in the trunk provide you with a
way to attach trunk nets or draw straps for
securing suitcases and luggage, refer to
page
117 .
Convertible: cargo loading
Enlarging the trunk
When the convertible top is closed you can
enlarge the trunk:
To do so, fold the trunk partition upward.
Before opening the convertible top, pull the
trunk partition down until it engages.
Ensure that pointed objects do not press
against the trunk partition from below.
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