7 4 Seats and s torage
- Never exceed the maximum perm issible
load carrying capacity of the roof of your
vehicle, the permissible axle weights and
the permissible total weight of your veh i-
cle
c::, page 289, Weights .
@ For the sake of the environment
As a resu lt of the increased wind resist-
ance created by a roof rack, your vehicle is
using fuel unnecessarily. So remove the
roof rack after using it.
12-volt sockets
Applies to vehicles: 12-volt sockets
Electrical accessories can be connected to ev-
ery 12-volt socket.
Fig. 75 Sect ion of the trim panel of the luggage com-
part ment : 12-volt socket
Fig. 76 Rear center console: 12-volt socket
... Open the socket cover c::, fig. 75 or c::, fig. 76 .
... Inse rt the plug of the e lectrical device into
the socket.
There is an additional 12 volt socket in the
fro nt center console
c::> page 75, fig. 77.
The 12 volt sockets can be used for electr ical
accessories . The power input must not exceed
120 watts .
Before you purchase any accessories , always
read and follow the information in
c::, page 294, Additional accessories and parts
replacemen t.
A WARNING
The sockets and the electrical accessories
connected to them operate only when the
ignition is switched on. Incorrect usage
ca n lead to ser ious injuries or burns. To re-
duce the risk of injuries, never leave chil-
dren unattended in t he vehicle with t he ve-
hicle key.
(D Note
To avoid damaging the socket, only use
plugs that fit properly.
- Never connect equ ipment that generates
elect rical current, such as a solar panel
or battery charger, to the 12 volt socket .
This could damage the vehicle 's elect ri-
cal system .
- The 12 volt socket shou ld only be used
for a short per iod of t i me as a power
so urce for electrical equ ipment . Please
use the electrical sockets in the vehicle
when connecting equipment for longer
periods.
@ Tips
When the engine is off and accessories are
still plugged in and are on, the vehicle bat-
tery can still be drained.
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