Power outlets -> Introduction for Your Volkswagen Passat SUV Seventh Generation (2010-2014)

Power outlets  
¤ Introduction  
In this section you’ll find information about:  
12 Volt sockets in the vehicle  
Opening the socket cover  
Electrical devices can be connected to the vehicle 12 Volt sockets.  
The connected devices must be in good working order.  
More information:  
Parts, accessories, repairs and modifications  
Consumer information  
WARNING  
Improper use of electrical sockets and electrical devices may  
start a fire and cause severe personal injury.  
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.  
NOTICE  
To help prevent damage to the electrical system, never con-  
nect any accessories such as a solar panel or vehicle battery  
charger to a 12 Volt socket.  
Only use accessories which have been tested for electromag-  
netic 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 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 ve-  
hicle's electrical system.  
Operating electrical devices near the rear-window antenna may  
interfere with AM radio reception.  
12 Volt sockets in the vehicle  
Fig. 130 In the luggage compartment: 12 Volt socket.  
¤ 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 exceed-  
ed. 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 .