98 Seats and Stowage
Cigarette lighter*, power sockets
WARNING
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Take care when using the cigarette lighter! Not paying proper attention
or incorrect use the cigarette lighter in an uncontrolled manner may result in
burns.
Cigarette lighter
You can also use the socket on the cigarette lighter for other elec-
trical appliances.
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The cigarette lighter and the power socket also operates when the igni-
tion is switched off or the ignition key withdrawn. You should therefore
never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Caution
Always use matching plugs to avoid damaging the power socket.
Note
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Connecting electrical components when the engine is not running will
drain the battery of the vehicle - risk of battery draining!
Further information ⇒ page 244, “Accessories, changes and replacement of
Fig. 116 Centre console:
Cigarette lighter
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parts”.
Using the cigarette lighter
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Press in the button of the cigarette lighter ⇒ fig. 116.
Wait until the button jumps forward.
Power socket in the luggage compartment (Combi)
Remove the cigarette lighter immediately and use it.
Insert the cigarette lighter again into the socket.
Using the socket
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Remove the cigarette lighter or the cover of the power socket.
Connect the plug of the electrical appliance to the socket.
The 12 volt power socket can also be used to supply power to electrical accessories
with a power uptake up to 180 watts.
Fig. 117 Luggage compart-
ment: Power socket
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Open the cover of the power socket ⇒ fig. 117.
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