Seat Alhambra Owner's Manual page 179

WARNING
Incorrect use of the ashtray may cause a
fire or burns and other serious injuries.
Never put paper or other flammable ob-
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jects in the ashtray.
Cigarette lighter
Front centre console: lighter.
Fig. 196
Depending on the vehicle equipment, there
may be a lighter to the front of the centre
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console Fig. 196 or in the compartment to
the front of the centre console.
Push the button on the cigarette lighter in-
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wards with the ignition on Fig.
Wait for the lighter to pop out slightly.
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Pull out the cigarette lighter and light the
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cigarette on the glowing coil
Replace the cigarette lighter in its insert.
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Transport and practical equipment
WARNING
Undue use of the cigarette lighter may
cause a fire or burns and other serious inju-
ries.
The cigarette lighter must only be used to
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light cigarettes or similar.
Never leave children unsupervised in the
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vehicle. The cigarette lighter can be used
when the ignition is switched on.
Note
The cigarette lighter can also be used with
the 12 volt power socket
Power sockets
Introduction
Electrical equipment can be connected to
the power sockets in the vehicle.
All connected appliances should be in per-
fect working order without any faults.
WARNING
196.
Improper use of the power sockets or elec-
trical devices could lead to a fire and
cause serious injuries.
Never leave children unsupervised in the
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vehicle. The power sockets and equipment
connected to them can be used when the
ignition is switched on.
Should a connected electrical device
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overheat, switch it off and unplug it imme-
diately.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to the vehicle's electri-
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cal system, never connect equipment that
generates electrical current, such as solar
panels or battery chargers, to the 12 volt
power sockets in order to charge the vehi-
cle's battery.
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page 177.
Only use accessories with approved
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electromagnetic compatibility according
to current regulations.
To avoid damage due to voltage varia-
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tions, switch off all devices connected to
the 12 V power sockets before switching the
ignition on or off and before starting the en-
gine.
Never connect an appliance to the 12 volt
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power socket that consumes more than the
power indicated in watts. Exceeding the
maximum power absorption could damage
the vehicle's electrical system.
For the sake of the environment
Do not leave the engine running when the
vehicle is at a standstill.
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