Cigarette Lighter - Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe Operator's Manual

To re-install the insert: press insert =
X
into the holder until it engages.
To close: briefly press cover : at the
X
front.
The cover moves back.
Rear-compartment ashtray
To open: pull cover ; out by its top edge.
X
To remove the insert: press release but-
X
ton = and lift the insert up and out.
To install the insert: install insert : from
X
above into the holder and press down into
the holder until it engages.

Cigarette lighter

G WARNING
You can burn yourself if you touch the hot
heating element or the socket of the cigarette
lighter.
In addition, flammable materials can ignite if:
the hot cigarette lighter falls
R
a child holds the hot cigarette lighter to
R
objects, for example
There is a risk of fire and injury.
Always hold the cigarette lighter by the knob.
Always make sure that the cigarette lighter is
out of reach of children. Never leave children
unsupervised in the vehicle.
Your attention must always be focused on the
traffic conditions. Only use the cigarette
lighter when road and traffic conditions per-
mit.
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni-
X
tion lock ( page 133).
Y
To open: slide cover : forwards until it
X
engages.
Press in cigarette lighter ;.
X
Cigarette lighter ; will pop out automati-
cally when the heating element is red-hot.
To close: briefly press cover : at the
X
front.
The cover moves back.
12 V sockets
General notes
Turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the igni-
X
tion lock ( page 133).
Y
The sockets can be used for accessories with
a maximum draw of 180 W (15 A). Accesso-
ries include such items as lamps or chargers
for mobile phones.
If you use the sockets for long periods when
the engine is switched off, the battery may
discharge.
An emergency cut-out ensures that the on-
board voltage does not drop too low. If the on-
board voltage is too low, the power to the
sockets is automatically cut. This ensures
that there is sufficient power to start the
engine.
Features
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