CENTER CONSOLE
Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. These
include:
1. Cup holders with ambient lighting
(if equipped). Slide the door open
to access the cup holders.
2. Utility compartment with aux jack
and USB port, a power point, and
removable coin holder inside and a
secondary storage bin (on hinges
inside utility compartment).
Note:
Slide the arm rest to the
rearward position to open the utility
compartment
3. Sliding arm rest.
WARNING:
Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects
can injure you in a collision.
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12V DC)
Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert
any other object in the power outlet as this will damage the
outlet and blow the fuse. Do not hang any type of accessory or
accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power
outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty.
The auxiliary power point is located in the center console utility
compartment.
Do not use the power point for operating the cigarette lighter element (if
equipped).
To prevent the fuse from being blown, do not use the power point(s)
over the vehicle capacity of 12V DC/180W. If the power point or cigar
lighter socket is not working, a fuse may have blown. Refer to
Fuses and
relays
in the
Roadside Emergencies
chapter for information on
checking and replacing fuses.
To have full capacity usage of your power point, the engine is required to
be running to avoid unintentional discharge of the battery. To prevent
the battery from being discharged:
•
do not use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is
not running,
Driver Controls
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2011 MKZ
(378)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA
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