Get Sockets Guide for Volkswagen Atlas SUV First Generation (2018-2023)

Practical equipment

Storage compartments

Introduction

WARNING

Loose objects can be thrown around the inside of the vehicleduring sudden driving or braking maneuvers. This can cause serious injuries and loss of vehicle

control.

Store objects in only closed storage compartments.

Always keep the storage compartments closed while driving.

Only hang lightweight clothing, up to a maximum of 5.5 lbs (approximately 2.5 kg), from the coat hooks in the vehicle. Never leave heavy, hard or sharp

objects in the pockets.

WARNING

An open glove compartment can increase the risk of serious injuries in the event of a collision or during sudden braking or driving maneuvers.

Always keep the glove compartment closed while driving.

WARNING

Lighters in the vehicle can become damaged or ignite unintentionally. This can cause severe burns and vehicle damage.

Before closing compartments or storage areas, always make sure that there are no cigarette lighters near the sections that will be closing.

Never place lighters in compartments, in storage areas, or on other surfaces in the vehicle. Lighters may ignite as a result of high surface temperatures,

especially in summer.

WARNING

Incorrect usage of the cup holders can cause injuries.

Do not place hot beverages in the cup holders. Hot beverages in the cup holders could spill and cause burns while driving, during sudden braking

maneuvers, or in collisions.

Take care that only suitably sized drinks are stored in the cup holder. Drinks must always be steady and secure in the cup holder.

WARNING

Closed beverage bottles can explode from heat and burst from frost.

Never leave closed beverage bottles in an extremely hot or extremely cold vehicle.

NOTICE

Never leave any objects, groceries, or medications that are sensitive to temperature in the vehicle interior. Hot and cold conditions could damage these

objects and make them unusable.

Objects made out of transparent materials in the vehicle, for example transparent suction cups on the window glass, can concentrate sunlight and cause

damage to the vehicle.

Sockets

Introduction

Electrical devices can be connected to the sockets in the vehicle.

The 12 V socket only works when the ignition is switched on.

WARNING

Using sockets and electrical devices incorrectly can cause ﬁres and serious injuries.

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Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. Sockets and the devices connected to them can be used when the ignition is switched on.

If the electrical devices become too warm, turn off the devices immediately and disconnect them.

NOTICE

To reduce the risk of damage to the electrical system, never attempt to charge the 12 V vehicle battery by connecting electrical devices that provide

power to the 12 V sockets, such as solar panels or battery chargers.

Only use electrical devices that have been tested for compliance with the applicable directives for electromagnetic compatibility.

Do not use any malfunctioning devices.

To reduce the risk of damage from voltage ﬂuctuations, turn electrical devices off before switching the ignition on or off and before starting the engine.

Never connect electrical devices that draw more than the speciﬁed load of a 12 V socket. The vehicle electrical system can be damaged when the

maximum load is exceeded.

Refer to the operating instructions for the electrical devices.

The 12 V vehicle battery will drain if the ignition and electrical devices are switched on while the engine is switched off.

Unshielded devices can cause malfunctions in the radio, the Infotainment system and in the vehicle electronics, depending on the vehicle equipment.

Sockets in the vehicle

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

and Introduction.

Do not exceed the maximum power of the sockets. The power draw of the external devices is indicated on their identiﬁcation labels.

12 V socket

Fig. 153 In the lower part of the center console, at the rear of the center console or on the left-hand side of the luggage compartment: Hinged 12-volt socket

(general example).

The total continuous output of all 12 V sockets in the vehicle is 120 watts ⇒

Introduction.

The maximum power of a 12 V socket in the vehicle with the engine running totals 180 watts.

NOTICE

Using 12 V sockets for too long at maximum power can cause the fuse to blow.

Never use 12 V sockets at their maximum power for longer than 10 minutes.

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Only ever use a single 12 V socket at maximum power.

115 V socket

Fig. 154 In the center console at the rear: 115 V socket (depending on the vehicle equipment).

The maximum power is 150 watts (peak power: 300 watts).

The socket is activated automatically if you plug in a connector while the engine is running. If enough power is available, you may be able to use the socket, even if

you have switched off the engine ⇒

Connecting an electrical device

1. To unlock the integrated child safety lock, remove the cover if necessary and insert the connector all the way into the socket.

Electricity will not start to ﬂow through the socket until the child safety lock is unlocked.

LED display on the socket ﬁg. 154.

Green LED comes on: The child safety lock is unlocked. The socket is ready for operation.

Green LED is blinking: The ignition is switched off but there is still

enough power to continue supplying the socket for up to ten minutes. If you pull out the connector within this period, the socket will be switched off and you will

not be able to use it again without switching the ignition back on. Red LED is blinking: There is a malfunction, e.g. cut-off due to overcurrent or excessive

temperature.

Temperature cut-off

The inverter of the 115 V socket automatically shuts down when a certain temperature is exceeded. The cut-off prevents overheating due to devices that are

connected drawing excessive power and overheating due to high ambient temperatures. You will not be able to use the 115-volt socket again until it has cooled

down.

In order to use the 115-volt socket again once it has cooled down, if a device is connected you must remove the connector connecting it to the socket and then plug

it back in again. This prevents electronic devices from inadvertently being switched back on.

DANGER

High voltage in the electrical system can cause electric shocks, serious burns, and fatal injuries.

Do not spill any liquids on the socket.

Do not insert any adapters or extension cables into the 115-volt socket. The integrated child safety lock will otherwise be switched off and the socket will

be live.

Do not insert any objects that conduct electricity, such as knitting needles, into the contacts of the 115 V socket.

NOTICE

Do not suspend excessively heavy devices or connectors (e.g. power supply units) directly from the socket.

Do not connect lamps containing a neon tube.

Only connect devices to the socket if the voltage of these devices matches the socket voltage.

The built-in overcurrent cut-off prevents electronic devices with a high inrush current from being switched on. In this case, disconnect the power supply

unit from the electronic device, wait approximately 10 seconds and then reconnect it.

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With some devices, the functionality of the 115-volt socket may be impaired due to the relatively low power (wattage).

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Sockets for Your Volkswagen Atlas SUV First Generation (2018-2023)

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