Sockets in the vehicle
Please refer to , and at the
s
tart of the chapter on page 221.
Fig. 144 12
-volt socket with cover flap
1 , 12-
volt socket with pull-out c
over
2 .
Fig. 145 On the rear c
entre console or on the
partition to the load compartment: 230-volt
socket with earthing contact with cover flap
(illustration).
Maximum power rating
Electrical
sock
et
Maximum power rating
12-volt 120 watts
230-volt
300 watts (450 watts peak
power)
If two or more devices are connected at the
same time, the overall power consumption
of all connected electrical devices must
never exceed 300 watts → page 223.
The maximum power rating of the individu-
al sockets should never be exceeded. The
power rating of each device is stated on its
type plate.
12-volt socket
The sockets also work when the ignition is
switched o → page 223.
Using electrical appliances with the engine
switched o and the ignition switched on
will drain the battery.
To avoid damage caused by voltage fluctu-
ations, switch o connected electrical
equipment before switching the ignition on
or o and before starting the engine.
12-volt sockets can be found in the follow-
ing locations in the vehicle:
— Stowage compartment in the dash panel
→ page 12.
— Centre console → page 14.
— In the load compartment or in front of
the third row of seats.
NOTICE
The fuse can blow as a result of extended
opera
tion of the 12-volt sockets at maxi-
mum power.
·
Never use the 12-volt sockets at maxi-
mum power for longer than 10 minutes.
·
Always use only one 12-volt socket with
maximum power.
230-volt socket with earthing contact
T
he 230-volt socket with earthing contact
can be found in the following locations in
the vehicle → Fig. 145:
— On the partition between the passenger
area and load compartment.
— On the rear centre console.
The socket is activated automatically as
soon as a plug is connected when the en-
gine is running. If there is sucient energy in
the system, the socket can also be used
when the engine is o → page 223.
Connecting electrical equipment
1. Open the cover and insert the plug all
the wa
y into the socket to release the
integrated child socket protection.
Electricity will not flow until the child sock-
et protection has been unlocked.
222
Practical equipment
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