293 Controls in detail
Useful features
Tap the front of the cover plate1.
The cover will retract and the ashtray
will close.Power outlet in the glove box
1Power outlet
Switch on the ignition.
Open the glove box (page 284).
Flip cover from power outlet1 to the
right and insert electrical plug (ciga-
rette lighter type).Power outlet in the rear passenger
compartment
1Power outlet
2Cover
Switch on the ignition.
Pull at top of cover2.
Flip cover from power outlet1 to the
left and insert electrical plug (cigarette
lighter type).
!The lighter socket can accommodate 12V
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 outlet (
page 293) in your vehicle when-
ever possible.
iThe power outlet1 can be used to
accommodate electrical consumers (e.g. air
pump, auxiliary lamps) up to a maximum
of 180 W.
iThe power outlet1 can be used to
accommodate electrical consumers (e.g. air
pump, auxiliary lamps) up to a maximum
of 180 W.
