2014 Ford C-MAX Hybrid Owner Manual - Page 123

Auxiliary Power Points 12-volt DC power point WARNING Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigar lighter socket (if equipped). Improper use of the lighter can cause damage not covered by your warranty, and can result in fire or serious injury. Note: If used when the vehicle is not running, the battery will discharge. There may be insufficient power to restart your vehicle. Note: Do not insert objects other than an accessory plug into the power point. This will damage the outlet and blow the fuse. Note: Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug. Note: Do not use the power point over the vehicle capacity of 12 volt DC 180 watts or a fuse may blow. Note: Do not use the power point for operating a cigar lighter element. Note: Improper use of the power point can cause damage not covered by your warranty. Note: Always keep the power point caps closed when not in use. Run the vehicle for full capacity use of the power point. To prevent the battery from being discharged: • Do not use the power point longer than necessary when the vehicle is not running. Do not leave devices plugged in overnight or when the vehicle is parked for extended periods. E143941 • • • on the front of the center console inside the center console storage bin in the luggage compartment. 110-volt AC power point (If Equipped) WARNING Do not keep electrical devices plugged in the power point whenever the device is not in use. Do not use any extension cord with the 110-volt AC power point, since it will defeat the safety protection design. Doing so my cause the power point to overload due to powering multiple devices that can reach beyond the 150-watt load limit and could result in fire or serious injury. Note: The power point will turn off when the ignition is switched off or the battery voltage drops below 11 volts. The power point is used for powering electrical devices that require up to 150 watts. It is located on the rear of the center console. • Locations Power points may be found: 121 C-MAX (CCG)