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Applies to vehicles: with 230 Volt Euro socket
If you connect more than one appliance, the total power rating of all
appliances must not exceed 150 W. If necessary, check the type
plates on the connected appliances for details of the power ratings.
On-board 230 Volt Euro socket
Electrical equipment can be connected to the 230 Volt
Euro socket in the rear centre console.
Connected appliances must be in perfect condition and free of
defects.
WARNING
• Heavy appliances or plugs (such as power supply units) can
damage the mounting of the 230 Volt Euro socket if they are
suspended directly from the socket – Risk of injury!
• Make sure that all connected appliances are securely stowed
when driving to prevent them from being catapulted through the
car under braking or in an accident – Danger to life!
Fig. 100 Rear centre
console: 230 Volt Euro
socket
• Never spill liquid over the socket – Danger to life! If the socket
does get wet, ensure that it is absolutely dry before using it again.
The 230 Volt Euro socket can only be used when the ignition
• Improper use of the electrical socket or appliances connected
is on ⇒
.
to it can cause injuries or fire – Risk of injury!
• Never leave children unattended in the vehicle while the engine
– Fold up the lid to access the socket.
is running – Risk of injury!
– Plug the Euro connector into the socket. This will auto-
matically release the child safety device.
• Connected appliances behave differently than when they are
connected to the public electricity grid. As a result, the connected
appliances may become hot during operation – Risk of injury!
LED in electrical socket
• When using adapters or extension cables, please remember
that the child safety device on the 230 Volt Euro socket is deacti-
vated and the socket is live – Risk of injury!
Steady green light:
Flashing red light:
The socket is ready for use.
The socket has tripped out due
to a power surge, overheating or
similar
• Do not insert conductive materials, such as knitting needles,
into the contacts of the 230 Volt Euro socket – Danger to life!
• Switch off the connected electrical appliances if the inverter
Appliances suitable for connection
trips out due to overheating – Risk of injury!
Electrical equipment with a Euro plug connector can be connected
to the 230 Volt Euro socket. The appliances connected to the
230 Volt Euro socket must not exceed a power rating of 150 W
(300 W peak power).
Caution
• Please observe the operating instructions for the connected
appliances.
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