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– Insert the plug of the electrical appliance into the socket.
Electrical equipment can be connected to the 12 Volt socket. The
appliances connected to the socket must not exceed a power rating
of 100 W.
WARNING
The electrical sockets and any appliances connected to them will
operate only when the ignition is switched on. Improper use of the
electrical sockets or the appliances connected to them can cause
injuries or fire. To avoid the risk of injury, never leave children
unsupervised in the vehicle with the key.
Caution
• To avoid damage to the vehicle's electrical system, never
connect equipment that generates electrical current, such as a solar
panel or battery charger, to the 12 Volt sockets or cigarette lighter in
order to charge the vehicle's battery.
• Use only equipment which has been tested for electromagnetic
compatibility in compliance with EC Directive 2004/104/EC.
Note
Using electrical appliances with the engine switched off will drain
the battery.
Applies to vehicles: with 230 Volt Euro socket
On-board 230 Volt Euro socket
Electrical equipment can be connected to the 230 Volt
Euro socket in the rear centre console.
The 230 Volt Euro socket can only be used when the engine
is running ⇒ .
– Fold up the lid to access the socket.
– Plug the Euro connector into the socket. This will auto-
matically release the child safety device.
LED in electrical socket
Appliances suitable for connection
Electrical equipment with a Euro plug connector can be connected
to the 230 Volt Euro socket. The appliances connected to the
230 Volt Euro socket must not exceed a power rating of 150 W
(300 W peak power).
Steady green light: The socket is ready for use.
Flashing red light: The socket has tripped out due
to a power surge, overheating or
similar
Fig. 103 Rear centre
console: 230 Volt Euro
socket
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