2009 Subaru Outback Owner's Manual - Page 233

6-10 Interior equipment When using appliances connected to two or more 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 outlet. . 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 shown in the following list. Do not use an appliance which exceeds the indicated wattage for each outlet. - Outlet next to the front pocket: 80W or less - Outlets in the center console and cargo area: 120W or less When using appliances con- nected to two or more 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 double 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. NOTE When the lid of the center console is closed, a gap remains between the center console and the lid to allow the power outlet in the center console to be used. Pass the electrical appliance's cord through this gap. & Use with a cigarette lighter (Canada only - if equipped) To use the accessory power outlet next to the front pocket 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"