Using The Electrical Outlets - Volvo XC40 Owner's Manual

LOADING, STORAGE AND PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
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12 V outlet in the cargo compartment*.
Related information
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Passenger compartment interior (p. 524)
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Using the electrical outlets (p. 526)
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Using the electrical outlets

The 12 V outlet can be used for devices
intended for this such as MP3 players, coolers
and cellular phones.
The ignition must be in at least mode I for the
outlets to supply current. The outlets will then be
active as long as there is sufficient charge in the
start battery.
If the engine is turned off and the vehicle is
locked, the outlets will be deactivated. If the
engine is turned off and the vehicle remains
unlocked, the sockets will remain active for up to
7 minutes.
NOTE
Bear in mind that using the electrical outlets
when the engine is off could cause the starter
battery to have too low of a charge level,
which could limit other functionality.
Accessories connected to the electrical out-
lets can be activated even when the vehicle
electrical system is off or if preconditioning is
used. For this reason, disconnect plugs when
they are not in use to prevent the starter bat-
tery from becoming discharged.
WARNING
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Do not use accessories with large or
heavy plugs – they could damage the out-
let or come loose while you are driving.
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Do not use accessories that could cause
disruptions to e.g. the vehicle's radio
receiver or electrical system.
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Position the accessory so that there is no
risk of it injuring the driver or passengers
in the event of heavy braking or a colli-
sion.
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Pay attention to connected accessories
as they can generate heat that could burn
passengers or the interior.
Using 12 V outlets
1. Remove the stopper (tunnel console) or fold
down the cover (trunk/cargo compartment)
over the socket and plug in the device.
2. Unplug the device and put the stopper back
in (tunnel console) or fold up the cover
(trunk/cargo compartment) when the socket
is not in use or left unattended.
CAUTION
The maximum power is 120 W (10 A) per
outlet.
* Option/accessory.