What does this lever do in the trunk?

Bill Cool · 08-10-2022, 08:45 PM

First time BMW owner here. I RTFM, and Googled, and searched here...and still can't figure it out. What does this lever or switch do on the driver's side of my trunk?

Thanks in advance!

mapster37 · 08-10-2022, 09:30 PM

Additional power outlet

Clevocapri · 08-11-2022, 05:26 AM

Good for a powered fridge in the boot to keep beverages cold!

icebiker · 08-11-2022, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Clevocapri

Good for a powered fridge in the boot to keep beverages cold!

….and prevent water bottles from rolling around and exploding. 😁

Kilabyte · 08-11-2022, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by icebiker

….and prevent water bottles from rolling around and exploding. 😁

He'll be fine as long as he doesn't let his girl drive.

krudmunk · 08-12-2022, 02:42 AM

emergency ejecto seato button

amrazM · 08-15-2022, 07:27 AM

you didnt open it to see there was a port behind it? its just a cover

MJBO · 08-15-2022, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by amrazM

you didnt open it to see there was a port behind it? its just a cover

You do sometimes have to wonder if people are trolling.

G35POPPEDMYCHERRY · 08-15-2022, 09:13 AM

great answers here guys

Bill Cool · 08-16-2022, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by amrazM

you didnt open it to see there was a port behind it? its just a cover

If I'd opened it, would I have asked this question?

alex2364 · 08-16-2022, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Cool

If I'd opened it, would I have asked this question?

It would’ve been a lot easier to open it than to take a pic and ask here.

Bill Cool · 08-16-2022, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by alex2364

It would’ve been a lot easier to open it than to take a pic and ask here.

It's a $70,000 car that I am unfamiliar with. I couldn't find anything in the owner's manual, nor in my (limited?) Googling, about an outlet in the trunk. The graphic on the item does not look like any other 12V or 110V plug covers I've seen on other vehicles. I preferred to ask people more knowledgeable than me before I went yanking on or pressing things I don't know about.

Keca10 · 08-16-2022, 09:09 PM

I always yank and poke first. Then ask questions later.

G35POPPEDMYCHERRY · 08-17-2022, 09:19 AM

this thread is hilarious

jimmydick · 08-17-2022, 02:06 PM

Emergency access to flux capacitor. So glad you didn't flip the switch.

Bill Cool · 08-17-2022, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Keca10

I always yank and poke first. Then ask questions later.

When you put it that way, it makes total sense

Taco_Bueno · 08-18-2022, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Keca10

I always yank and poke first. Then ask questions later.

I'm always down for a yank and poke

Yorksdsu · 08-23-2022, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Keca10

I always yank and poke first. Then ask questions later.

Hah. SOP. …. Standard Operating Procedures

Smurfkiller · 08-23-2022, 09:20 PM

It’s the flux capacitor, it’s what makes time travel possible

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