Electrical Power Outlets - Dodge Ram SRT10 Owner's Manual

122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS

The auxiliary electrical outlets can provide power for in
cab accessories designed for use with the standard "cigar
lighter" plugs.
One of the outlets is the cigar lighter outlet, located in the
instrument panel below the ash receiver. This outlet has a
fused direct feed from the battery so it receives power
whether the ignition is ON or OFF.
All accessories connected to this outlet should be re-
moved or turned OFF when the vehicle is not in use to
protect the battery against discharge.
There is an additional Pop-Up Power Outlet in the center
console ahead of the shifter lever. This outlet is powered
only when the ignition switch is in the On or Accessories
position.
CAUTION!
Direct Battery Fed Electrical Outlet(s) Use With Engine
Off
• 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 discharge the
battery even more quickly. Only use these intermit-
tently 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
generator to recharge the vehicle's battery.