Storage and convenience
– Disconnect the connectors from the power
sources carefully to reduce the risk of dam-
aging them.
Storage and convenience
Power sources
When the ignition is turned on, you may be able
to use multiple power sources for external devi-
ces, depending on the vehicle equipment.
Tips
Do not connect any other devices to the sock-
ets when using the compressor* provided by
the factory ðpage 297. The power consump-
tion in the sockets may be temporarily ex-
ceeded when using the compressor*.
12 volt sockets
You can connect electrical accessories to the 12
volt sockets. The power usage from the sockets
must not exceed a total of 120 watts. Do not
connect multiple devices to the sockets in the ve-
hicle at the same time.
Cup holders
Applies to: vehicles with cup holders
The 12 volt sockets are labeled with the 12V
symbol. They are located in the front center con-
sole, in the rear* and on the side trim panel in
the luggage compartment*.
USB ports
Applies to: vehicles with USB ports
You can charge mobile devices using the USB
ports. Depending on the vehicle, the USB ports
may be labeled with one of the following sym-
bols: , , or CHARGE ONLY.
Fig. 78 Rear center armrest: cup holders
Depending on vehicle equipment, your vehicle
may have cup holders in the front center console
and in the rear center armrest, as well as bottle
holders in the door panels.
WARNING
– To reduce the risk of death, store all con-
nected devices securely when driving so that
they do not move around inside the vehicle
when braking or in the event of an accident.
– Incorrect usage can result in serious injuries
or burns. To reduce the risk of injuries, never
leave children unattended in the vehicle
with the vehicle key.
Cup holders in the rear center armrest
►
Fold the center armrest downward.
►
Press the button to open the cup holder
ðfig. 78.
►
To close the cup holder, fold the cover back un-
til it clicks into place.
Note
WARNING
– Read the operating instructions for connect-
ed devices.
– Do not put any hot beverages in the cup
holder while the vehicle is moving. Hot bev-
erages could spill, which increases the risk
of injury.
– To reduce the risk of damage to the vehicle
electrical system, never attempt to charge
the vehicle battery by connecting accesso-
ries that provide power to the power sour-
ces.
– Do not use any breakable beverage contain-
ers (for example, made out of glass or por-
celain). You could be injured by them in the
event of an accident.
– Do not connect any device whose network
class (voltage) does not match the network
class designed for the socket.
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