- Fig. 1 Rear centre console (example): 230 Volt Euro socket
- Fig. 2 Rear seats: Centre console extending into rear cabin
Applies to vehicles: with 230 Volt Euro socket
The 230 Volt Euro socket can be used when the ignition is on WARNING!. The child safety device on the socket will be deactivated and electric current will flow when you insert a plug fully into the socket.
On vehicles with a centre console extending into the rear cabin*, the socket is located on the left side of the centre console -A- Fig. 2.
Appliances suitable for connection
Electrical equipment with a Euro plug connector can be connected to the 230 Volt Euro socket. The appliance connected to the socket must not exceed a power rating of 150 W (300 W peak power). If necessary, check the type plate on the connected appliance for details of its power rating.
LED on socket
- When the LED lights up in green, the socket is ready for operation.
- If the LED flashes in red, a malfunction has occurred. The socket will switch off automatically in the event of an overload or overheating. The socket will switch on again automatically after it has cooled down. Appliances which are already connected and switched on will be activated again automatically WARNING!.
- The electrical sockets and any appliances connected to them will operate only when the ignition is switched on. Improper use can cause serious injury or start a fire. To avoid the risk of injury, never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle with the key.
- Heavy appliances or plugs (such as power supply units) can damage the mounting of the 230 Volt Euro socket if they are suspended directly from the socket – Risk of injury!
- Make sure that all connected appliances are securely stowed when driving to prevent them from being catapulted through the car under braking or in an accident – danger to life!
- Never spill liquid over the socket – Danger to life! If the socket does get wet, ensure that it is absolutely dry before using it again.
- Connected appliances behave differently than when they are connected to the public electricity grid. As a result, the connected appliances may become hot during operation – Risk of injury!
- When using adapters or extension cables, please remember that the child safety device on the 230 Volt Euro socket is deactivated and the socket is live – Risk of injury!
- Do not insert conductive materials, such as knitting needles, into the contacts of the 230 Volt Euro socket – Danger to life!
- Switch off the connected electrical appliances if the socket trips out due to overheating – Risk of injury!
Caution!
- Please observe the operating instructions for the connected appliances.
- Do not connect lamps which contain a neon tube. For technical reasons, this may damage the lamp.
- Do not connect 115 Volt appliances to the 230 Volt Euro socket. This may cause irreparable damage to the appliance. Check the type plate on the appliance if you are unsure of the voltage rating. If you want to use 115 Volt appliances, a different type of inverter must be installed in the vehicle. Retrofit kits are available from qualified workshops.
- With some power supplies (e.g. on laptop computers), the integrated surge suppressor prevents the equipment from being switched on. If this happens, disconnect the power supply unit from the load and wait for about 10 seconds before re-connecting.
Note
- Unshielded equipment or appliances near the rear window aerial can cause interference on the radio, TV or vehicle's electronic systems.
- Some appliances may not function normally due to the lower power rating (wattage).