2003 Nissan Maxima Owner's Manual - Page 70

CIGARETTE LIGHTER AND ASHTRAY (accessory) draw. Do not use double adapters or more than one electrical accessory. ¼ Use this power outlet with the engine running. (If the engine is stopped, this could result in a discharged battery.) ¼ Avoid using when the air conditioner, headlights or rear window defogger is on. ¼ Before inserting or disconnecting a plug, be sure to turn off the power switch of electrical accessory being used or the ACC power of the vehicle. ¼ Push the plug in as far as it will go. If good contact is not made, the plug may overheat or the internal temperature fuse may blow. ¼ When not in use, be sure to close the cap. Do not allow water to contact the socket. WARNING The cigarette lighter should not be used while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. CAUTION The cigarette lighter socket is a power source for the cigarette lighter element only. The use of the cigarette lighter socket as a power source for any other accessory is not recommended. SIC1233A The cigarette lighter element is an accessory. A genuine NISSAN cigarette lighter unit can be purchased from your local NISSAN dealer. The cigarette lighter operates when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position. Push the lighter in all the way. When the lighter is heated, it will spring out. Return the lighter to its original position after use. Instruments and controls 2-25