—Stowage compartment in the dash panel (→ Driver side).
—Centre console (→ Centre console).
—In the luggage compartment or in front of the third row of seats.
230-volt socket with earthing contact
The 230-volt socket with earthing contact can be found in the following locations in the vehicle→ Fig. 2:
—On the partition between the passenger area and luggage compartment.
—Rear centre console.
The socket is activated automatically as soon as a plug is connected when the engine is running. If there is sufficient
energy in the system, the socket can also be used when the engine is off →
.
—Connecting electrical equipment: Open cover and insert the plug all the way into the socket to unlock the
integrated child protection device. Electricity will not flow until the child socket protection has been unlocked.
LED display on the socket
Constant
green
The child lock is disengaged. The socket is ready for use.
light:
Flashing
green
The ignition is switched off but there is still sufficient energy available to continue to supply the
socket with power for up to ten minutes. If the plug is removed during this time, the socket switches
off and cannot be re-used until the ignition is switched on again.
light:
Flashing
red
There is a malfunction such as a shutoff due to excess current or temperature.
light:
Temperature switch-off
The inverter in the 230-volt socket with earthing contact will switch off automatically if the temperature exceeds a
specific value. The switch-off function prevents the connected device from overheating when the power
consumption is too high or if the ambient temperature is too high. The 230-volt socket with earthing contact cannot
be used again until after the cool-down phase.
The plug on the connected device must first be removed and then reinserted before using the 230-volt socket with
earthing contact again after the cool-down phase. This helps prevent the connected electrical devices being switched
on accidentally.
DANGER
High voltage in the electrical system!
● Never pour any liquid over the socket.
● Do not plug adapters or extension cables into the 230-volt socket with earthing contact. Otherwise the built-in
child lock will disengage and power will be supplied to the socket.
● Do not insert any items which will conduct electricity, such as knitting needles, into the contacts of the 230-volt
socket with earthing contact.
NOTICE
● Observe the operating instructions for any device that you plug into the socket.
● 12-volt socket:
● Only use accessories that have been approved in accordance with valid guidelines concerning electromagnetic
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