Seats and storage
Cigarette lighter/socket
Cigarette lighter
Fig. 72 Open ashtray
with cigarette lighte r
The cigarette lighter or socket only work with the ignition on .
Using the cigarette lighter
- Slide the cover open to reach the cigarette lighter .
- Push the knob => fig. 72 in.
- Wait until the cigarette lighter knob pops out.
- Remove the cigarette lighter immediately and use it.
- Reinsert cigarette lighter into the socket after use.
Connecting an appliance
- Slide the cover open to reach the cigarette lighter.
- Remove cigarette lighter.
- Plug in appliance to be used.
The socket of the cigarette lighter may be used for 12-volt appliances
with maximum consumption of up to 100 watts, such as a flash light,
small vacuum cleaner, etc.
Before you purchase any accessories, always read and follow the
information in ~
page 278, "Additiona l accessories and parts
replacement".
& WARNING
Improper use of the cigarette lighter can cause serious injury or
start a fire.
• Be careful when using the cigarette lighte r. If you do not pay
attention to what you are doing when you are using the cigarette
lighter you can burn yourself .
0 Note
• To avoid damaging the socket, only use plugs that fit properly.
• Only use the cigarette lighter socket as a power source for elec-
trical accessories for short durations. Use the sockets in the vehicle
when a power sou rce is needed for longer durations.
[ i ] Tips
• When the engine is off and accessories are still plugged in and are
on, the vehicle battery can still be drained.
• The veh icle ba t tery must not be charged with a standard sma ll
charger that plugs into the cigarette lighter or outlet. •