2005 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 249

Controls in detail Useful features Electrical outlet in the rear passenger compartment Telephone* Warning! G Never touch the heating element or sides of the lighter; they are extremely hot. Hold the knob only. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, and lock your vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. Warning! G i The lighter socket can be used to accommodate electrical accessories up to a maximum 85 W. Push down cover plate 1 to close ashtray. The cover plate engages. 1 Electrical outlet 2 Cover Switch on ignition ( page 33). Pull at top of cover 2. Flip cover 1 to the left and insert electrical plug (cigarette lighter type). Never operate radio transmitters equipped with a built-in or attached antenna (i.e. without being connected to an external antenna) from inside the vehicle while the engine is running. Doing so could lead to a malfunction of the vehicle's electronic system, possibly resulting in an accident and personal injury. Radio transmitters, such as a portable telephone or a citizens band unit, should only be used inside the vehicle if they are connected to an antenna that is installed on the outside of the vehicle. The external antenna must be approved by Mercedes-Benz. Please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for information on the installation of an approved external antenna. Refer to the radio transmitter operation instructions regarding use of an external antenna. i The electrical outlet can be used to accommodate electrical consumers (e.g. air pump, auxiliary lamps) up to a maximum of 180 W. 247