Power Inverter - If Equipped - Dodge Grand Caravan 2018 User Manual

CAUTION!
• Many accessories that can be plugged in
draw power from the vehicle's battery, even
when not in use (i.e., cellular phones,
etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long
enough, the vehicle's battery will discharge
sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or
prevent the engine from starting.
• Accessories that draw higher power (i.e.,
coolers, vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will
degrade the battery even more quickly.
Only use these intermittently and with
greater caution.
• After the use of high power draw accesso-
ries, or long periods of the vehicle not
being started (with accessories still
plugged in), the vehicle must be driven a
sufficient length of time to allow the alter-
nator to recharge the vehicle's battery.
• Power outlets are designed for accessory
plugs only. Do not hang any type of acces-
sory or accessory bracket from the plug.
Improper use of the power outlet can cause
damage.
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Power Inverter — If Equipped
A 115 Volt, 150 Watt inverter outlet converts
DC current to AC current, and is located on the
left rear trim panel immediately behind the
second row left passenger seat.
Power Inverter Outlet
The power inverter switch is located on the
instrument panel below the climate controls.
To turn on the power outlet, push the switch
once. Push the switch a second time to turn the
power outlet off.
This outlet can power cellular phones, electron-
ics and other low power devices requiring power
up to 150 Watts. Certain high-end video game
consoles exceed this power limit, as will most
power tools.
The power inverter is designed with built-in
overload protection. If the power rating of
150 Watts is exceeded, the power inverter shuts
down. Once the electrical device has been re-
moved from the outlet, the inverter should au-
tomatically reset. If the power rating exceeds
approximately 170 Watts, the power inverter
may have to be reset manually. To reset the
inverter manually push the power inverter but-
ton off and on. To avoid overloading the circuit,
check the power ratings on electrical devices
prior to using the inverter.