Get Power outlets Guide for Volkswagen Passat SUV Sixth Generation (2005-2010)

Power outlets

ꢀIntroduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

12 Volt sockets in the vehicle

Electrical devices can be connected to the vehicle power outlets.

The connected devices must be in good working order.

More information:

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WARNING

Improper use of electrical sockets and electrical devices may start a fire and cause severe

personal injury.

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Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. Sockets and connected devices can be

used when the ignition is switched on.

If the connected device gets warm, immediately switch it off and disconnect the power

supply.

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NOTICE

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To help prevent damage to the electrical system, never connect any accessories such as a

solar panel or vehicle battery charger to a 12 Volt socket.

Only use accessories which have been tested for electromagnetic compatibility with a

motor vehicle.

To help prevent damage from voltage fluctuations, switch off all electrical consumers

connected to the 12 Volt socket before switching the ignition on or off or starting the engine.

Never connect devices to a 12 Volt socket that draw more than the maximum wattage the

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socket can supply. Drawing too much power can damage the vehicle electrical system.

Please turn off the engine when you stop for any length of time.

The vehicle battery will drain if you use electrical equipment when the engine is not running.

Unshielded devices may interfere with radio reception or the vehicle's electrical system.

Operating electrical devices near the windshield-integrated antenna may interfere with AM radio

reception.

12 Volt sockets in the vehicle

Fig. 145 12 Volt socket in the front center console.

Fig. 146 12 Volt socket in the front center armrest.

ꢀPlease first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Maximum power draw

Socket

Maximum power draw

12 volts

120 watts

The maximum power draw at any one socket must never be exceeded. Electrical devices should have

information on them that says how much power they draw.

If 2 or more electrical devices are connected at the same time, the total power draw of all connected

devices must never be more than 190 watts ⇒ꢀ

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12 Volt socket

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

If the ignition is on but the engine is not running, the vehicle battery will be drained by any device that

is plugged in and turned on. For this reason, never use the electrical sockets unless the engine is

running.

To help prevent damage from voltage fluctuations, switch off all electrical devices connected to a

12 Volt socket before switching the ignition on or off or starting the engine.

The vehicle may have 12 Volt sockets at the following places:

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In the storage compartment in the front center console ⇒ꢀfig. 145 (1).

In the storage compartment in the front center armrest ⇒ꢀfig. 146.

NOTICE

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Follow the manufacturer's instructions for connected devices!

Never exceed the maximum power consumption, or the entire vehicle electrical system may

be damaged.

12 Volt socket:

Only use equipment that has been tested for electromagnetic compatibility and complies

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with applicable guidelines.

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Never feed current into the socket, with a solar panel, for example.

Unshielded devices may interfere with radio reception or the vehicle's electrical system.

Power outlets for Your Volkswagen Passat SUV Sixth Generation (2005-2010)

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