Cigarette Lighters And Power Sockets - Skoda 2011 Praktik Owner's Manual

WARNING
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire!

Cigarette lighters and power sockets

Cigarette lighter
You can also use the socket on the cigarette lighter for other elec-
trical appliances.
Using the cigarette lighter
– Press in the button of the cigarette lighter
– Wait until the button jumps forward.
– Remove the cigarette lighter immediately and use it.
– Insert the cigarette lighter again into the socket.
Using the socket
– Remove the cigarette lighter or the cover of the power socket.
– Connect the plug of the electrical appliance to the socket.
The 12 volt power socket can also be used to supply power to additional electrical
accessories with a power uptake up to 120 watts.
Using the system Safety
Fig. 74 Centre console: Cigarette lighter
 fig.
74.
Driving Tips General Maintenance
WARNING

Take care when using the cigarette lighter! Not paying proper attention or
incorrect use the cigarette lighter in an uncontrolled manner may result in burns.

The cigarette lighter and the power socket also operates when the ignition
is switched off or the ignition key withdrawn. This is why you should never leave
children unattended in the vehicle!
Caution
Always use matching plugs to avoid damaging the power socket.
Note

Connecting electrical components when the engine is not running will drain
the battery of the vehicle - risk of battery draining!

Further information  page 170, "Accessories, changes and replacement of
parts".
Power socket in the luggage compartment
– Open the cover of the power socket
– Connect the plug of the electrical appliance to the socket.
You can only use the power socket for the connection of approved electrical acces-
sories with a power uptake up to 120 watts. The vehicle battery will be discharged
in the process if the engine is stationary.
The same remarks apply here as for  page 69, "Cigarette lighter".
Breakdown assistance
Seats and Stowage
Fig. 75 Luggage compartment: Power
socket
 fig.
75.
Praktik Technical data
69