12-Volt Sockets - Audi A8 2016 Owner's Manual

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For the sake of the environment
As a result of the increased wind resistance
created by a roof rack, your vehicle is using
fuel unnecessarily. So remove the roof rack
after using it.
12-volt sockets
Gilt fi.ir: Fahrzeuge 12-volt sockets
Electrical accessories can be connected to every
12-volt socket.
Fig. 78
Section of the trim panel of the luggage compart-
ment: 12-volt socket
Fig. 79 Rear center console: 12-volt socket
• Open t he socket cover ~ fig. 78 or ~ fig. 79 .
• Inser t the plug of the elec tr ical device into the
socket.
There is an additional 12 volt socke t in the front
center console~ page 73, fig. 80.
The 12 volt sockets can be used for electrical ac·
cessories . The power input must not exceed 120
watts .
Before you purchase any accessories, always read
and follow the informat ion in ~ page 283, Addi·
tional accessories and parts replacement .
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WARNING
The sockets and the electrical accessor ies con·
nected to them operate only when the igni-
tion is switched on . Incorrect usage can lead
to se rious injuries or burns . To reduce the risk
of injuries, never leave children unattended in
the vehicle with the vehicle key.
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Note
To avoid damagi ng the socket, on ly use plugs
that fit properly.
- Never connect equipment that generates
electrical current, such as a solar panel or
battery charger, to the 12 volt socket. This
cou ld damage t he vehicle's elec t rical sys-
tem.
- The 12 volt socket should o nly be used for a
short period of t ime as a powe r sour ce for
electrical equipment . Please use the electri-
cal sockets in the vehicle when connect ing
equipment for longer per iods .
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Tips
When the engine is off a nd accessories are
still plugged in and are on, the veh icle battery
can still be drained .