2006 Subaru Impreza Owner's Manual - Page 192

The electrical power outlet located on the lower part of the instrument panel is originally designed to use a genuine SUBARU cigarette lighter plug. Do not use nongenuine cigarette lighter plugs in the socket. Doing so may cause a short-circuit and overheating, resulting in a fire. If the socket is ever used for a plug-in accessory such as a mobile phone, that may damage the portion of the socket’s internal mechanism that causes a cigarette lighter plug to “pop out” after its lighter element is heated. Therefore, do not place a cigarette lighter plug in a socket that has been used, even once, to power a plug-in accessory. Doing so may cause the plug to stick and overheat, creating a potential fire hazard. Do not place any foreign objects, especially metal ones such as coins or aluminum foil, into the socket. That could cause a short circuit. Use with a cigarette lighter Interior equipment 6-7 Do not hold the lighter pushed in, because it will overheat. The cigarette lighter operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” and “ACC” positions. To use the cigarette lighter, push in the knob and wait a few moments. It will automatically spring up when ready for use. 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. 600526 Electrical power (12V DC) from the battery is available at the socket when the ignition switch is either in the “ACC” or “ON” position. If you use the socket as an accessory power outlet, take the following precautions. When the socket is not in use, always put the cap on the socket to prevent any foreign object from entering it. Use only in-car use electrical appliances which are designed for 12V DC and which consume less than 120W. Overloading the socket can cause a short circuit. Do not use double adapters or more than one electrical appliance. Using as an accessory power outlet – CONTINUED –