Dodge charger 2018 User Manual page 54

NOTE:
The instrument panel power outlet and dual rear
console USB ports can be changed to "battery"
powered all the time by
#12 20 Amp fuse from "IGN" to "B+". Refer to
"Fuses" in "In Case Of Emergency" for further
information.
WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
• Only devices designed for use in this type
of outlet should be inserted into any
12 Volt outlet.
• Do not touch with wet hands.
• Close the lid when not in use and while
driving the vehicle.
• If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause
an electric shock and failure.
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• Many accessories that can be plugged in
moving the
draw power from the vehicle's battery even
when not in use (i.e., cellular phones,
etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long
enough, the vehicle's battery will discharge
sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or
prevent the engine from starting.
• Accessories that draw higher power (i.e.,
coolers, vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will
degrade the battery even more quickly.
Only use these intermittently and with
greater caution.
• After the use of high power draw accesso-
ries or long periods of the vehicle not being
started (with accessories still plugged in),
the vehicle must be driven a sufficient
CAUTION! CAUTION!
length of time to allow the alternator to
recharge the vehicle's battery.
• Power outlets are designed for accessory
plugs only. Do not hang any type of acces-
sory or accessory bracket from the plug.
Improper use of the power outlet can cause
damage.