2012 Dodge Grand Caravan User Guide - Page 79

2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Manual

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ELECTRONICS NOTE: The power inverter is designed with built-in overload protection. If the power rating of 150 Watts is exceeded, the power inverter will automatically shut down. Once the electrical device has been removed from the outlet, the inverter should automatically reset. If the power rating exceeds approximately 170 Watts, the power inverter may have to be reset manually. To reset the inverter manually, unplug the device and plug it in again. To avoid overloading the circuit, check the power ratings on electrical devices prior to using the inverter. WARNING! To Avoid Serious Injury or Death: Do not use a three-prong adaptor. Do not insert any objects into the receptacles. Do not touch with wet hands. Close the lid when not in use. If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric shock and failure. POWER OUTLETS • Two 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlets are located on the lower instrument panel, below the open storage bin. The driver-side power outlet is controlled by the ignition switch and the passenger-side power outlet is connected directly to the battery. The driver-side power outlet will also operate a conventional cigar lighter unit (if equipped with an optional Smoker's Package). • One outlet in the removable floor console (if equipped) shares a fuse with the lower outlet in the instrument panel and is also connected to the battery. Do not exceed a maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) shared between the lower panel outlet and the removable floor console outlet. • On vehicles equipped with the Super Console the power outlets are located under the retractable cover. To access the power outlets push down on the cover and slide it toward the instrument panel. • The outlet in the rear quarter panel near the liftgate and the upper outlet in the instrument panel are both controlled by the ignition switch. Each of these outlets can support 160 Watts (13 Amps). Do not exceed 160 Watts (13 Amps) for each of these outlets. 77

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NOTE:
The power inverter is designed with built-in overload protection. If the power
rating of 150 Watts is exceeded, the power inverter will automatically shut down. Once
the electrical device has been removed from the outlet, the inverter should
automatically reset. If the power rating exceeds approximately 170 Watts, the power
inverter may have to be reset manually. To reset the inverter manually, unplug the
device and plug it in again. To avoid overloading the circuit, check the power ratings on
electrical devices prior to using the inverter.
WARNING!
To Avoid Serious Injury or Death: Do not use a three-prong adaptor. Do not
insert any objects into the receptacles. Do not touch with wet hands. Close the
lid when not in use. If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric shock
and failure.
POWEROUTLETS
• Two 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlets
are located on the lower instrument
panel, below the open storage bin. The
driver-side power outlet is controlled by
the ignition switch and the
passenger-side power outlet is
connected directly to the battery. The
driver-side power outlet will also
operate a conventional cigar lighter
unit (if equipped with an optional
Smoker's Package).
• One outlet in the removable floor console (if equipped) shares a fuse with the lower
outlet in the instrument panel and is also connected to the battery. Do not exceed
a maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) shared between the lower panel outlet
and the removable floor console outlet.
• On vehicles equipped with the Super Console the power outlets are located under
the retractable cover. To access the power outlets push down on the cover and
slide it toward the instrument panel.
• The outlet in the rear quarter panel near the liftgate and the upper outlet in the
instrument panel are both controlled by the ignition switch. Each of these outlets
can support 160 Watts (13 Amps). Do not exceed 160 Watts (13 Amps) for each
of these outlets.
ELECTRONICS
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