Storage and convenience
Storage and convenience
Power sources
Ashtray
When the ignition is switched on, several power
sources for external devices are available (de-
pending on the equipment fitted in your vehicle).
Applies to: vehicles with ashtray
12-volt sockets
You can connect electrical accessories to the 12-
volt sockets. The devices connected must not ex-
ceed a power rating of 120 W. Do not connect
several devices to the vehicle sockets at the same
time.
The 12-volt sockets are marked with the sym-
bol or 12V. They are located in the front centre
console, in the rear cabin* and in the luggage
compartment side trim*.
Fig. 70 Front centre console: Ashtray and cigarette lighter
The ashtray 1 may be located beneath a lid. To
open it, tap the edge of the lid.
USB inputs
Applies to: vehicles with USB inputs
►
Open the ashtray 1 .
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To empty the ashtray, lift it out of its holder.
Rotate the upper section to separate it from
the ashtray insert.
Always put the ashtray safely back into the
You can use the USB inputs to charge mobile de-
vices. Depending on the vehicle model, USB in-
puts may be indicated by one of the following
symbols: , or CHARGE ONLY.
►
►
holder after removing it.
WARNING
WARNING
– Make sure that all connected devices are se-
curely stowed when driving to prevent them
from being catapulted through the car un-
der braking or in an accident – danger to
life!
Never put waste paper in the ashtray, as this
could cause a fire.
Cigarette lighter
– Improper use can cause serious injury or
start a fire. To avoid the risk of injury, never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle
with the key.
Applies to: vehicles with cigarette lighter
The cigarette lighter 2 ðpage 90, Fig. 70
may be located beneath a lid. To open it, tap the
edge of the lid.
CAUTION
►
Press the button on the cigarette lighter in.
►
When the button on the cigarette lighter
springs out, pull the insert out.
– Please observe the operating instructions
for the connected devices.
– To avoid damage to the vehicle's electrical
system, never connect equipment that gen-
erates electrical current to the power sour-
ces in order to charge the vehicle's battery.
– Do not connect a device with a voltage dif-
ferent from the designated voltage of the
socket.
WARNING
The cigarette lighter only works when the ig-
nition is on. Improper use can cause serious
injury or start a fire. To avoid the risk of injury,
never leave children unsupervised in the vehi-
cle with the key.
– To avoid damage, please take care when de-
taching connectors from the power sources.
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