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● Only use electrical devices that comply with  
the applicable EMC directives.  
WARNING  
Improper use of the cigarette lighter can cause  
fire, burns and other serious injuries.  
● To prevent voltage fluctuations from causing  
damage, switch off electrical devices before  
switching the ignition on and off and before  
starting the engine. When the Start-Stop  
system automatically switches the engine off  
and restarts it, it is not necessary to switch  
off the electrical devices.  
● Use the lighter only in a manner suitable  
for lighting tobacco.  
● Never leave children unattended in the  
vehicle. The cigarette lighter can be used  
with the ignition switched on.  
● Never connect electrical at draw  
more power than rated to t.  
Exceeding the maximum p
may damage the vehicle's el
The cigarette lighter socket can also be  
used as a 12 volt power socket.  
tios → p. 258.  
● Observe the operating instruct
electrical es!  
The 12-volt ery is dischargwhen  
electrical device switched o
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stem and in the electronic system  
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Electrical devices can be connected to the  
vehicle's sockets.  
The devices must be in perfect condition. Do  
not use defective devices.  
The 12-volt socket only workn  
switched on.  
WARNING  
Improper use of elect
devices can cause fire
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ote and at the beginning of this  
n page 258.  
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● Never leave children
vehicle. Power socket
cohem can b
ition is switched on.  
If electrical devices become excessively  
hot, switch them off immediately and  
disconnect them from mains.  
Fig. 192 At the rear of the centre  
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● To prethe electrical  
system, never connect to the power  
sockets of  
onsole: opening the cover  
12-volt electrical devices that supply  
current, such as solar panels or battery  
chargers, to charge the 12-volt battery.  
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Opening: Hold the cover by the lower recess, lift  
it upwards → fig. 192, → fig. 193 and hold it  
open.  
Closing: The lid closes when it is forcibly released.  
of a dock.  
Fig. 193 On the slide under the front centre  
armrest: opening of the 12-volt socket.  
Power sockets in the vehicle  
Note and at the beginning of this chapter  
on page 258.  
Fig. 194 In the nt  
centre armrest, r  
in the luggage ct  
with  
folding lid  
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195 At the rof the centre console: 230 V power socket for plug without power socket  
This 115 V and the power socket is 100 V.  
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Maximum power consumption  
Power  
socket  
The power supply may be switched on and then  
switched back on again. This prevents the  
electrical device from being switched on again  
unintentionally.  
Maximum power consumption  
12  
volts120 watts  
DANGER  
230, 115 y  
100 volts  
The electrical system is under high voltage!  
150 watts (300 watts peak)  
● Do not spill liquids into the socket.  
Make sure that the maximum power  
consumption stated on each socket is not  
exceeded. The power consumption of the  
devices can be found on the type plate.  
● Do not plug adapters or extension cords into  
230, 115 or 100 volt socks. Otherwise,  
the child safety lock will d the  
socket will operate.  
When two or more electrical devices are  
connected at the same time, ensure that the  
● Do not insert conductive
knitting needle) into the 2
volt sockets.  
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total power of all devices never exceeds  
watts →  
.
230-volt socket without grounding, 115-volt  
socket and 100-volt socket  
TICE  
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The socket only works when the engine  
running →  
d the maxm power  
otherwise tntire eletrical  
vehicle could amaged.  
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Connecting an electrical device: Plug the plug  
into the socket as far as it will go to unlock t
integrated child safety lock. The socket only  
supplies power once the child safety lock has  
been unlocked.  
ket without earth connection,  
cket and 100-volt socket:  
t leave excessively heavy devices or  
nnectors (e.g. a power supply unit)  
anging directly from the socket.  
LED indicator in the socket  
→ f
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– Do connect neon lamps.  
Permanent green  
light:  
– Conneonly devices that match the  
voltage of the power socket to the power  
socket.  
– The overload cut-off function  
The built-in power supply prevents  
electrical devices that require a high inrush  
current from being switched on. In this  
case,  
Red light flashing, e.g.
yo  
u:  
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over
Disconnect the power supply from the  
electrical device and retry the connection  
after 10 seconds.  
erheating shutdown  
hen the temperature exceds a certain value,  
e converter in the 230, 1r 100 volt sockets  
itches off automatically. disconnection  
ents overheating if the wer consumption  
of connected devices io high or the  
ambtemperature is tigh. The sockets  
can be gain afshutdown phase.  
Some devices may not function correctly  
when connected to the  
230, 115 or 100 volt sockets due to lack of  
power (watts).  
The 230-volt socket can be modified in such  
a way that it is possible to  
connect 115-volt and 100-volt devices and vice  
versa. For more information on retrofit kits,  
please contact a specialist workshop. Volkswagen  
In order to be able to use these sockets again  
after the cooling down phase, the plug of the  
device to be used must first be disconnected  
from the socket.  
Volkswagen  
recommends that you visit a  
d
ealership  
for this.  
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