Mercedes-Benz A Series 2015 Owner's Manual page 319

Features
316
Rear-compartment ashtray
To open: pull cover = out by its top edge.
X
To remove: pull insert ; by recess : in
X
the direction of arrow ? until it audibly
releases.
Lift insert ; up and out.
X
To fit the insert: fit insert ; from above
X
into the holder and press down until it
engages.
Cigarette lighter
G WARNING
You can burn yourself if you touch the hot
heating element or the socket of the cigarette
lighter.
In addition, flammable materials can ignite if:
the hot cigarette lighter falls
R
a child holds the hot cigarette lighter to
R
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
unattended in the vehicle.
Your attention must always be focused on the
traffic conditions. Only use the cigarette
lighter when road and traffic conditions per-
mit.
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
X
lock ( page 157).
Y
Vehicles with a stowage compartment
X
cover: press the lower section of cover :.
The stowage compartment opens.
Press in cigarette lighter ;.
X
Cigarette lighter ; will pop out automati-
cally when the heating element is red-hot.
12 V sockets
General notes
Turn the key to position 1 in the ignition
X
lock ( page 157).
Y
The sockets can be used for accessories with
a maximum draw of 180 W (15 A). Accesso-
ries include such items as mobile phone
chargers.
If you use the sockets for long periods when
the engine is switched off, the battery may
discharge.
An emergency cut-off 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.