Power outlets – Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2007 Owners Manual User Manual
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Controls in detail
Useful features
Power outlets
Power outlets are located
ț
in the additional storage compartment
in front center console (
ț
in the second-row footwell
(
ț
on the right-hand side of the cargo
compartment (
Power outlet in front center console
1 Cover plate
2 Power outlet cover
̈
Open cover plate
1 (
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Switch on the ignition (
̈
Pull out cover
2 and insert electrical
plug (cigarette lighter type).
!
If you use all power outlets in the vehicle,
make sure that the maximum current drawn
does not exceed 55 A.
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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.
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You can use the power outlets in the cargo
compartment or in the second seat row 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.
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If your vehicle is equipped with a smoking
package*, the storage compartment contains an
ashtray with cigarette lighter (
instead.