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Power Inverter for Your Volkswagen Routan SUV First Generation (2009-2014)

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POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED  
A 110 Volt (150 Watt) inverter outlet (if equipped) con-  
verts DC current to AC current, and is located on the left  
rear trim panel immediately behind the second row left  
passenger seat. This outlet can power cellular phones,  
electronics and other low power devices requiring power  
up to 150 Watts. Certain high-end video games, such as  
Playstation3 and XBox360 will exceed this power limit, as  
will most power tools.  
The power inverter is designed with built-in overload  
protection. If the power rating of 150 Watts is exceeded,  
the power inverter will automatically shut down. Once  
the electrical device has been removed from the outlet the  
inverter should automatically reset. If the power rating  
exceeds approximately 170 Watts, the power inverter  
may have to be reset manually. To reset the inverter  
manually press the power inverter button OFF and ON.  
To avoid overloading the circuit, check the power ratings  
on electrical devices prior to using the inverter.  
Power Inverter Outlet  
The power inverter switch is located on the lower instru-  
ment panel between the two 12 Volt power outlets. Press  
the switch to turn the power on for the outlet, press the  
switch a second time to turn the power off.  
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WARNING! (Continued)  
Do not touch with wet hands.  
Close the lid when not in use and while driving  
the vehicle.  
If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an  
electric shock and failure.  
CAUTION!  
Many accessories that can be plugged in draw  
power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in  
use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if  
plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will  
discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life  
and/or prevent engine starting.  
Power Inverter Switch  
WARNING!  
To avoid serious injury or death:  
Do not use a three-prong adapter.  
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Do not insert any objects into the receptacles.  
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CAUTION! (Continued)  
Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers,  
vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will degrade the  
battery even more quickly. Only use these inter-  
mittently and with greater caution.  
After the use of high power draw accessories, or  
long periods of the vehicle not being started (with  
accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be  
driven a sufficient length of time to allow the  
alternator to recharge the vehicle’s battery.  
Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs  
only. Do not hang any type of accessory or acces-  
sory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the  
power outlet can cause damage.