DC electrical accessories (up to a maximum of
85 W) designed for use with the standard “ciga-
rette lighter” plug type. Keep in mind, however,
that connecting accessories to the lighter socket
(for example extensive connecting and discon-
necting, or using plugs that do not fit properly)
can damage the lighter socket. With the socket
damaged, the lighter may no longer be able to be
placed in the heating (pushed-in) position, or the
lighter may pop out too early with the lighter not
hot enough.

To help avoid damaging the cigarette lighter
socket, we recommend connecting 12V DC elec-
trical accessories designed for use with the stan-
dard “cigarette lighter” plug type to the
12V power outlets (

୴

page 314) in your vehicle

whenever possible.

The cigarette lighter is not designed for use

with the electric air pump (

୴

page 499). Use a

power outlet (

୴

page 314) for electric air pump

operation.

If the engine is off, and the cigarette lighter

is being used extensively, the vehicle battery
may become discharged.

If you use all power outlets in the vehicle,

make sure that the maximum current drawn
does not exceed 55 A.

The power outlets can be used to

accommodate 12V DC electrical accessories
(e.g. air pump, auxiliary lamps) up to a maximum
of 240 W.

If the engine is off and the power outlets are
being used extensively, the vehicle battery may
become discharged.

You can use the power outlets, except for

the power outlet in the front center console,
even if the ignition is switched off.

An emergency shut-off feature ensures that the
vehicle’s electrical voltage does not fall below a
minimum level. If the voltage drops to this mini-
mum level, the power outlets are automatically
switched off. This ensures that enough power
remains to start the engine.