Volvo V60 CROSS COUNTRY 2020 Owner's Manual page 601

Using electrical sockets
12 V sockets can be used for various acces-
sories designed for this, such as music play-
ers, cooler boxes and mobile phones.
For the sockets to supply current, the car's
electrical system must be set in the lowest
ignition position I. The sockets are then active
as long as the starter battery level does not
become too low.
If the engine is switched off and the car is
locked, the sockets are deactivated. If the
engine is switched off and the car is not
locked, or is locked with double lock tempo-
rarily deactivated, then the sockets continue to
be active for a further seven minutes.
NOTE
Remember that use of the electrical socket
with the engine switched off entails a risk
of discharging the starter battery, which
can limit functionality.
Accessories that are connected to the elec-
trical sockets may be activated even when
the car's electrical system is disconnected
or if preconditioning is used. For this rea-
son, disconnect the connectors when they
are not in use in order to avoid the starter
battery being discharged.
WARNING
Do not use accessories with large or
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heavy connectors - they can damage
the socket or come loose when driving.
Do not use accessories that can cause
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interference to the car's radio receiver
or electrical system for example.
Position the accessory so that it is not
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at risk of injuring the driver or passen-
gers in the event of heavy braking or
collision.
Keep an eye on connected accessories
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as they can generate heat that can
burn passengers or the interior.
Using 12 V sockets
1. Remove the blanking plug (tunnel con-
sole) or fold down the cover (cargo area)
in front of the socket and plug in the
accessory's connector.
2. Unplug the accessory's connector and
refit the blanking plug (tunnel console) or
fold up the cover (cargo area) when the
socket is not in use or if the socket is left
unattended.
IMPORTANT
Maximum socket output is 120 W (10 A)
per socket.
LOADING, STORAGE AND PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
Related information
Electrical sockets (p. 598)
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Passenger compartment interior (p. 596)
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