2008 Subaru Impreza Owner's Manual - Page 216
2008 Subaru Impreza Manual
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6-8 Interior equipment When using appliances connected to two outlets simultaneously, the total power consumed by them must not exceed 120W. CAUTION . Do not attempt to use a cigarette lighter in the accessory power outlets. . Do not place any foreign objects, especially metal ones such as coins or aluminum foil, into the accessory power outlet. That could cause a short circuit. Always put the cap on the accessory power outlet when it is not in use. . Use only electrical appliances which are designed for 12V DC. The maximum power rating of an appliance that can be connected varies among outlets as indicated below. Do not use an appliance which exceeds the indicated wattage for each outlet. Outlet below the climate controls: 80W or less Outlet in the center console: 120W or less When using appliances con- nected to two outlets simultaneously, the total power consumed by them must not exceed 120W. Overloading the accessory power outlet can cause a short circuit. Do not use dual adapters or more than one electrical appliance. . If the plug on your electric appliance is either too loose or too tight for the accessory power outlet, this can result in a poor contact or cause the plug to get stuck. Only use plugs that fit properly. . Use of an electric appliance in the accessory power outlet for a long period of time while the engine is not running can cause battery discharge. . Before driving your vehicle, make sure that the plug and the cord on your electrical appliance will not interfere with your shifting gears and operating the accelerator and brake pedals. If they do, do not use the electrical appliance while driving. & Use with a cigarette lighter (Canada only, if equipped) To use the accessory power outlet in the center console as a cigarette lighter socket, purchase the cigarette lighter plug, which is an optional accessory. A cigarette lighter plug is available from your SUBARU dealer. The cigarette lighter operates only when the ignition switch is in the "ON" or "Acc" position. To use the cigarette lighter, push in the knob and wait a few moments. It will automatically spring up when ready for use. WARNING To avoid being burned, never grasp the lighter by the end with the heating element. Doing so could result in injury and could also damage the heating element. CAUTION . Do not hold the lighter pushed in, because it will overheat. . The electrical power socket located in the center console is originally designed to use a gen-