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Interior equipment / Accessory power outlets
Power outlet in the center console
You can use an in-vehicle electrical appliance by connecting it to an outlet .
The maximum power rating of an appliance that can be connected is 120 W .
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 12 V DC .
The maximum power rating of an appliance that can be connected is 120 W . Do not use an appliance which exceeds the indicated wattage for each outlet .
. When using appliances connected to two outlets simultaneously , the total power consumed by them must not exceed 120 W . 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 , an opening remains between the center console and the lid to allow the power outlet in the center console to be used . Pass the cord of the electrical appliance through this opening .