2006 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 307

Controls in detail Useful features ! The cigarette lighter is not designed for use with the electric air pump ( page 483). Use a power outlet ( page 306) for electric air pump operation. i The power outlets can be used to accommodate electrical consumers (e.g. air pump, auxiliary lamps) up to a maximum of 240 W. If the engine is off, and the outlets are being used extensively, the vehicle battery may become discharged. Power outlets are located in the additional storage compartment in front center console ( page 306) in the front passenger footwell ( page 307) in the second-row footwell ( page 307) on the right-hand side of the cargo compartment ( page 307) Power outlet in front center console i If the engine is off, and the cigarette lighter is being used extensively, the vehicle battery may become discharged. Power outlets 1 Cover plate 2 Power outlet cover Open cover plate 1 ( page 296). Switch on the ignition ( page 38). Pull out cover 2 and insert electrical plug (cigarette lighter type). ! If you use all power outlets in the vehicle, make sure that the maximum current drawn does not exceed 55 A. i If your vehicle is equipped with a smoking package*, the storage compartment contains an ashtray with cigarette lighter ( page 303) instead. 306