Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off - Chrysler 2008 Town & Country Owner's Manual

198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
NOTE: When the Inverter Switch is pressed, there will
be a delay of approximately 1 second before the inverter
status indicator turns ON. The status indicator of the AC
power inverter indicates whether the inverter is produc-
ing AC power.
NOTE: Due to build in overload protection the inverter
will shut down if the power rating is exceeded.
WARNING!
To Avoid Serious Injury or Death:
• Do not use a 3–Prong Adaptor.
• Do not insert any objects into the receptacles.
• Do not touch with wet hands.
• Close the lid when not in use.
• If this outlet is mishandled it may cause an electric
shock and failure.

Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off

CAUTION!
• Many accessories that can be plugged in 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 engine 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 accessories, or long
periods of the vehicle not being started (with accessories
still plugged in), the vehicle must be driven a sufficient
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 accessory or accessory bracket from
the plug. Improper use of the power outlet can cause
damage.