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Fig. 130 In the rear center armrest: cup holder (general example).

There is a cup holder in the rear center armrest.

To fold forward: pull the center armrest in the direction of the arrow using the loop ﬁg. 129.

To fold back: fold the center armrest upward in the opposite direction of the arrow ﬁg. 129 and press it all the way towar

the seat backrest.

Passengers must not sit in the center rear seat when the center armrest is folded down.

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 connected electrical devices incorrectly can cause ﬁres and serious or fatal injuries.

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

Be aware that sockets and devices connected to them may still be used, e.g. by children in the vehicle, when the

ignition is switched off.

NOTICE

Electrical devices that are unsuitable, not permitted, or connected incorrectly may cause damage to the vehicle or

electronics.

Never connect electrical devices that provide power, such as solar panels or battery chargers, to the 12 V socket in

order to charge the 12 V vehicle battery.

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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.

Refer to the operating instructions for the electrical devices.

NOTICE

The vehicle electrical system can be damaged when the maximum load is exceeded.

Never connect electrical devices that draw more than the speciﬁed load of a 12 V socket.

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. 131 In the front storage compartment or in the luggage compartment on the left-hand side: Folding 12 V 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

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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.

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

Charging Options for Mobile Devices

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

and Introduction.

You can charge mobile devices in the

vehicle either wirelessly or by using the

built-in USB-C connectors.

Charging with USB-C Connectors

The vehicle may contain the following USB-C ports:

Symbol for a USB port for data transmission and charging.

Available Charging Power

Symbol for a USB port for charging only.

Voltages up to 20 V are provided via the USB port, which enables up to 45 W charging power.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the following charging proﬁles may be supported by the USB ports:

Legacy charging (2.5 W).

BC1.2 (7.5 W).

USB-C charging (15 W).

USB power delivery (up to 45 W).

The actual charging power of the connected device depends on the following aspects:

Supported charging proﬁles.

Device charge level.

Device temperature.

Charging cable used.

For double USB ports, the charging power can be split between both ports.

Wireless charging function

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