KIA Rio_Rio5 2005 - Manual (Page 80)

Knowing Your Vehicle
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Power Outlet (If Equipped)
Open the power outlet cover on the rear trim and, with
the engine running, insert the mating connector from the
electrical appliance. Make sure the electrical appliance
draws less than 10 amperes at 12 volts.
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NOTICE
• Use when the engine is running, and remove a
plug from the power outlet after using the elec-
tric appliance. Using when the engine stops or
remaining the electric appliance with plugged
in for many hours may cause the battery to be
discharged.
• If you have to use electrical accessories that
draw higher power(vacuum cleaners, lights,
coolers, etc.), use the power outlet intermittent-
ly and with caution.
• If electrical accessories are plugged into the
power outlet for long periods with engine off,
the vehicle battery will discahrge and battery
life will be shortened.
• Close the power outlet cover when not in use.
• Some electronic devices can cause electronic
interference when plugged into a vehicle’s
power outlet. These devices may cause exces-
sive audio static and malfunctions in other
electronic systems or devices used in your
vehicle.
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