Mercedes-Benz 2001 M-Class, Operator'S Manual

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In addition, flammable materials can ignite if:
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the hot cigarette lighter falls
R
a child holds the hot cigarette lighter to
objects, for example
There is a risk of fire and injury.
Always hold the cigarette lighter by the knob.
Always make sure that the cigarette lighter is
out of reach of children. Never leave children
unsupervised in the vehicle.
!
The cigarette lighter in the center console
in the front compartment is not intended
for operating the tire inflation compressor.
Your attention must always be focused on the
traffic conditions. Only use the cigarette
lighter when road and traffic conditions per-
mit.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni-
tion lock (
Y
page 157).
X
To open: slide cover : to its foremost
position.
X
Press in cigarette lighter ; .
Cigarette lighter ; will pop out automati-
cally when the heating element is red-hot.
X
To close: pull cover : back as far as it will
go.
12 V sockets
General notes
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the igni-
tion lock (
Y
page 157).
With the exception of the socket in the front
center console, all sockets can be used for
accessories with a maximum current draw of
240 W (20 A). The socket in the front center
console can be used for accessories with a
maximum current draw of 180 W (15 A).
Accessories include such items as lamps or
chargers for mobile phones.
If you use the sockets for long periods when
the engine is switched off, the battery may
discharge.
i
An emergency cut-out ensures that the
on-board voltage does not drop too low. If
the on-board voltage is too low, the power
to the sockets is automatically cut. This
ensures that there is sufficient power to
start the engine.
Socket in the front-compartment center
console
!
The socket is not suitable for operating
the tire inflation compressor.
X
To open: slide cover : to its foremost
position.
X
Lift up the cover of socket ; .
X
To close: pull cover : back as far as it will
go.
Features
349
Stowage
and
features
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