Mercedes-Benz 2009 C 230, Operator'S Manual

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Useful features
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Cigarette lighter
G
Observe Safety notes, see
page 59.
G
Warning!
Never touch the heating element or sides
of the lighter; they are extremely hot. Hold
the knob only.
Make sure any children traveling with you
do not injure themselves or start a fire with
the hot cigarette lighter.
If the engine is off and the cigarette lighter is
being used extensively, the vehicle battery
may become discharged.
1
Cover
2
Cigarette lighter
X
Switch on the ignition.
X
Open cover
1
(
Y
page 237).
X
Push in cigarette lighter
2
.
Cigarette lighter
2
will pop out
automatically when hot.
X
Take out cigarette lighter
2
.
X
Reinsert cigarette lighter
2
in its socket
after use.
! The lighter socket can be used to
accommodate 12V DC electrical
accessories (up to a maximum of 85 W)
designed for use with the standard
“cigarette lighter” plug type. Keep in mind,
however, that connecting accessories to
the lighter socket (for example extensive
connecting and disconnecting, or using
plugs that do not fit properly) can damage
the lighter socket. With the socket
damaged, the lighter may not function
properly any longer.
Power outlets
The power outlets can be used to
accommodate 12V DC electrical accessories
(e.g. auxiliary lamps, mobile phone chargers)
up to a maximum of 15 A (180 W).
If the engine is off and the power outlets are
being used extensively, the vehicle battery
may become discharged.
X
Switch on the ignition.
1
Power outlet
Controls in detail