Mini 2013 Countryman - Manual (Page 102)

Practical interior accessories CONTROLS
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Hold or touch the hot cigarette lighter by
the knob only. Holding or touching it in
other areas could result in burns.
When leaving the car, always remove the key so
that children cannot operate the cigarette
lighter and burn themselves.
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Connecting electrical
appliances
In your MINI, when the engine is running or if the
ignition is switched on, you can use electrical
devices such as flashlights, car vacuum cleaners,
etc., up to approx. 140 watts at 12 volts, as long
as one of the following sockets is available.
Avoid damaging the sockets by attempting to
insert plugs of unsuitable shape or size.
Do not connect battery chargers to the
sockets installed in the vehicle at the fac-
tory; otherwise you may cause damage to the
vehicle.
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Place the cigarette lighter or charger
socket cover back in position after use;
otherwise, items that fall into the cigarette
lighter socket or charger socket can cause a
short circuit.
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Cigarette lighter socket
Remove the lighter or cover from the socket.
Sockets
In the rear passenger compartment
Pull out the cover.
In the cargo area
MINI Countryman:
Pull out the cover.
MINI Paceman:
Pull out the cover.
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