2004 Dodge Dakota Owner's Manual - Page 87
2004 Dodge Dakota Manual
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 automatically when ready for use. To preserve the heating element, do not hold the lighter in the heating position. All accessories connected to this outlet should be removed or turned OFF when the vehicle is not in use to protect the battery against discharge. Electrical Outlet Use With Engine OFF CAUTION! • 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 intermittently 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. 3