Sockets
Introduction
Electrical devices can be connected to the sockets in the vehicle.
The 12 V socket only works when the ignition is switched on.
WARNING
Using sockets and electrical devices incorrectly can cause fires and serious injuries.
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Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. Sockets and the devices connected to them can be used when the ignition is switched on.
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If the electrical devices become too warm, turn off the devices immediately and disconnect them.
NOTICE
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To reduce the risk of damage to the electrical system, never attempt to charge the 12 V vehicle battery by connecting electrical devices that provide power to the 12 V sockets, such as solar panels or battery chargers.
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Only use electrical devices that have been tested for compliance with the applicable directives for electromagnetic compatibility.
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Do not use any malfunctioning devices.
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To reduce the risk of damage from voltage fluctuations, turn electrical devices off before switching the ignition on or off and before starting the engine.
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Never connect electrical devices that draw more than the specified load of a 12 V socket. The vehicle electrical system can be damaged when the maximum load is exceeded.
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Refer to the operating instructions for the electrical devices.
The 12 V vehicle battery will drain if the ignition and electrical devices are switched on while the engine is switched off.
Unshielded devices can cause malfunctions in the radio, the Infotainment system and in the vehicle electronics, depending on the vehicle equipment.
Sockets in the vehicle
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒ 
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Introduction.
Do not exceed the maximum power of the sockets. The power draw of the external devices is indicated on their identification labels.
12 V socket
Fig. 127 In the front part of the center console: 12 V socket with removable cover (general example).
The total continuous output of all 12 V sockets in the vehicle is 120 watts ⇒ Introduction.
The maximum power of a 12 V socket in the vehicle with the engine running totals 180 watts ⇒ .
NOTICE
Using 12 V sockets for too long at maximum power can cause the fuse to blow.
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Never use 12 V sockets at their maximum power for longer than 10 minutes.
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Only ever use a single 12 V socket at maximum power.
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