Skoda octavia Owner's Manual page 91

WARNING (Continued)
Improper use of the power sockets and the electrical accessories can
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cause fires, burns and other serious injuries.
The 12-volt sockets also work if the ignition is switched off. When leaving
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the vehicle, never leave persons who are not completely independent, such
as children, unattended in the vehicle.
CAUTION
If using the 12-volt sockets, the following notes must be observed.
The sockets can only be used for the connection of approved electrical ac-
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cessories with a total power consumption of up to 120 watts - otherwise the
there is a risk of damage to the electrical system of the vehicle.
Connecting appliances when the engine is not running will drain the battery
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of the vehicle!
Before switching the ignition on / off or before starting the engine, switch
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off the devices which are connected to the sockets - there is a risk of damage
to the equipment due to voltage fluctuations.
12-volt power outlet
Fig. 92 Cover of the 12-volt power socket: in the front centre console/ in
the boot
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Read and observe and
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Touse, remove the cover of the
socket» fig. 92 - .
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Connect the plug for the electrical appliance to the socket.
on page 88 first.
socket» fig. 92 - or open the cover of the
230-volt outlet
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Read and observe and
The 230-volt socket has a child safety lock. When inserting the plug, the fuse
is released, the socket is activated and the warning light above the socket is
illuminates green (if this flashes red, then the socket is deactivated).
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To use, fold up the cover of the socket in the direction of
plug the electrical appliance plug into the socket.
The socket may be automatically deactivated for the following reasons
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Excessive current.
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Low state of charge of the battery.
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High socket temperature.
If the reason for deactivation no longer exist, the automatic activation of the
socket occurs.
WARNING
Make sure that no liquid or moisture enters into the socket - There is a
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risk to life! If fluid does manage to get into the power socket, completely
dry out the socket before reuse.
The child lock on the power socket is unlocked when using adapters and
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extension cables which carry volts – There is a risk of injury!
Do no insert any objects (e.g. knitting needles) into the contacts of the
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power socket – There is a risk to life!
Fig. 93
Open the cover of the 230-volt
power socket
on page 88 first.
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