2005 Mercury Mariner Owner's Manual - Page 55

Driver Controls the storage compartment door (3) or you may break the door latch. If the rubber actuator (1) is the proper length the storage compartment door will close. Press the storage compartment door (3) to activate the transmitter (6). Illuminated visor mirror (if equipped) Lift the mirror cover to turn on the visor mirror lamps. AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC) Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert any other object in the power outlet for this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty. The auxiliary power point is located in the floor console. Cigarette lighter (if equipped) is located in the instrument panel. Do not use the power point for operating the cigarette lighter element (if equipped). To prevent the fuse from being blown, do not use the power point(s) over the vehicle capacity of 12 VDC/180W. To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is not running. Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used. Cigar/Cigarette lighter (if equipped) Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter socket. Do not hold the lighter in with your hand while it is heating, this will damage the lighter element and socket. The lighter will be released from its heating position when it is ready to be used. 55 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)