Cigarette Lighter - Mercedes-Benz 2012 A-Class Owner's Manual

Features
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Rear-compartment ashtray
X
To open: pull cover = out by its top edge.
X
To remove: pull insert ; by recess : in
the direction of arrow ? until it audibly
releases.
X
Lift insert ; up and out.
X
To fit the insert: fit insert ; from above
into the holder and press down into the
holder 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.
Example: vehicles with a stowage compartment
cover
X
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock ( Y page 143).
X
To open: push the lower section of
cover :.
The stowage compartment opens.
X
Press in cigarette lighter ;.
Cigarette lighter ; will pop out automati-
cally when the heating element is red-hot.
12 V sockets
Points to observe before use
X
Turn the key to position 1 in the ignition
lock ( Y page 143).
The sockets can be used for accessories with
a maximum draw of 180 W (15 A). Accesso-
ries include such items as lamps or chargers
for mobile phones.
If you use the sockets for long periods when
the engine is switched off, the battery may
discharge.
i 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.