12 V sockets
Points to observe before use
! If you are using all sockets in the vehicle,
make sure that you do not exceed the
maximum current draw of 55 A. Otherwise,
you will overload the fuses.
The socket can be used for accessories with
a maximum power consumption of 180 W,
e.g. lamps or chargers for mobile phones.
If you use the socket for long periods when
the engine is switched off, the battery may
discharge.
Dashboard socket
The socket is installed in vehicles with audio
equipment or COMAND.
XOpen the glove box (Y page 207).XLift up the cover of socket :.
An additional socket is installed in the center
console on vehicles without an ashtray with
cigarette lighter.
XTo open: slide cover : forwards until it
engages.
XLift up the cover of socket ;.XTo close: press cover : briefly at the
front.
The cover moves back.
Socket in the rear compartment
A socket is installed in the center console in
the rear compartment in vehicles with an
ashtray and a cigarette lighter.
XPull cover ; out by its top edge.XLift up the cover of socket :.
Socket in the cargo compartment
The socket is located in the cargo
compartment on the left-hand side trim.
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115 V socketGWarning!
The 115V AC socket operates at high voltage.
Use the 115V AC socket in the vehicle with
the same caution and prudence that you
exercise when using power outlets at home.
Keep any fluids away from the 115V AC
socket. Do not clean the socket with fluids or
tapered objects. Keep the 115V AC socket
cover in the closed position, when not in use.
Otherwise, you could suffer an electric shock
and be seriously or even fatally injured.
GWarning!
A device that you connect must have a
suitable plug that complies with U.S.
standards. Never pull on the cable to unplug
a plug from the 115V AC socket. Do not use
a damaged connection cable. The 115V AC
socket may not be connected to another
115V AC power source. Do not use converters
to a grounding plug with the 115V AC socket.
This could cause serious personal injury to
you and/or others.
GWarning!
If the 115V AC socket is damaged or torn out
of the trim, do not use or touch the 115V AC
socket. Using a 115V AC socket that is
damaged or torn out of the trim could cause
serious personal injury to you and/or others.
The 115 V AC power socket : provides an
alternating voltage of 115 V, so that small
electronic devices can be connected. These
devices, such as games consoles, chargers
and laptops, should not consume more than
a maximum of 150 W altogether.
Requirements for operation of these devices:
R12 V power sockets in the footwell of the
second row of seats and in the stowage
compartment must be functioning
correctly (Y page 217).
Rthe plug of the electronic device is plugged
into the 115 V power socket :.
Rthe on-board voltage is within a permissible
voltage range.
Rthe maximum wattage of the device to be
connected must not exceed 150 W.
XOpen flap =.XSwitch the ignition on.XInsert the plug of the electrical device into
the 115 V power socket :.
Indicator lamp ; lights up.
If indicator lamp ; does not light up, please
read the chapter on malfunctions.
XTo turn off: disconnect the plug from the
115 V power socket :.
Ensure that you do not pull on the cord.
XClose flap =.
Possible causes of malfunction:
Rthe on-board voltage of the vehicle is not
within the permissible voltage range.
Rthe temperature of the DC/AC converter is
momentarily too high.
Rsome small electronic devices have a
constant nominal power of less than
150 W, but a very high inrush current.
These devices will not work. If you connect
such a device, the 115 V power socket :
will not supply it with power.
If indicator lamp ; still does not light up,
consult a specialist workshop, e.g. an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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