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Seats and storage
Applies to vehicles: with 12 Volt sockets
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.
12 Volt sockets
Electrical equipment can be connected to both 12 Volt
sockets.
WARNING
• Take care when using the cigarette lighter. Carelessness or
negligence when using the cigarette lighter can cause burns.
• The cigarette lighter also works when the ignition is off and
when the ignition key is removed. To avoid the risk of fire, never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
Fig. 98 Detail of the
side trim in the
luggage compartment:
12 Volt socket
• 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.
Caution
Always use the correct type of plugs to avoid damaging the sockets.
Note
Fig. 99 Electrical
socket in the centre
console
Using electrical appliances with the engine switched off will drain
the battery.
Electrical socket in luggage compartment and
front centre console
– Open the cover cap concealing the socket ⇒ fig. 98.
– Insert the plug of the electrical appliance into the socket.
Electrical socket in rear centre console
– Fold up the lid ⇒ page 87, fig. 100 to access the socket.
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