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The cigarette lighter employs a standard 12 Volt socket which can
also be used as a power source for electrical appliances. The appli-
ances connected to the socket must not exceed a power rating of
100 W.
Cigarette lighter and electrical
sockets
Cigarette lighter
The cigarette lighter only works when the ignition is on.
WARNING
• Take care when using the cigarette lighter. Carelessness or
negligence when using the cigarette lighter can cause burns.
• The electrical sockets and any appliances connected to them
will operate only when the ignition is switched on. Improper use
of the electrical sockets or the appliances connected to them can
cause injuries or fire. To avoid the risk of injury, never leave chil-
dren unsupervised in the vehicle with the key.
Fig. 97 Front ashtray
(open)
Using cigarette lighter
Caution
– Open the cover of the front ashtray.
• Always use the correct type of plugs to avoid damaging the
sockets.
– Press in the cigarette lighter knob.
– Wait for the lighter to spring out.
• The cigarette lighter socket should only be used for a short
period of time as a power source for electrical equipment. Please
use the electrical sockets* ⇒ page 88 in the vehicle when
connecting equipment for longer periods.
– Pull out the cigarette lighter immediately.
– Use the glowing heater element of the cigarette lighter to
light your cigarette.
Note
– Put the cigarette lighter back in its socket.
Using electrical appliances with the engine switched off will drain
the battery.
Operating electrical socket
– Take out the cigarette lighter.
– Insert the plug of the electrical appliance into the ciga-
rette lighter socket.
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