Cigarette Lighter*, Power Sockets - Skoda OCTAVIA - 05-2010 Owner's Manual

Cigarette lighter*, power sockets

Cigarette lighter
You can also use the socket on the cigarette lighter for other electrical
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.
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.
Using the system Safety
Fig. 86 Centre console: Cigarette lighter
 fig.
86.
Driving Tips
WARNING (continued)

The cigarette lighter and the power socket also operates when the ignition is
switched off or the ignition key withdrawn. You should therefore 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 214, "Accessories, changes and replacement of
parts".
Power socket in the luggage compartment (Combi)
– 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 accesso-
ries 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 85, "Cigarette lighter*, power sockets".
General Maintenance Breakdown assistance
Seats and Stowage
Fig. 87 Luggage compartment: Power
socket
 fig.
87.
Technical Data
85