Subaru Forester Manuals 2019 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 287

Accessory power outlets & Use with the cigarette lighter (dealer option) CAUTION S06AF01 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 open- ing. To use the accessory power outlet 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” position. To use the cigarette lighter, push in the knob and wait a few moments. It will automatically spring up when ready for use. WARNING To avoid being burned, never grasp the lighter by the end with the heating element. Doing so could result in injury and could also da- mage the heating element. CAUTION . Do not hold the lighter pushed in, because it will overheat. . The electrical power socket is originally designed to use a gen- uine SUBARU cigarette lighter plug. Do not use a non-genuine – CONTINUED – . Do not attempt to use a cigarette lighter in the accessory power outlets. . 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 wat- tage for each outlet. . When using appliances con- nected to two outlets simulta- neously, the total power con- sumed by them must not exceed 120 W. Overloading the acces- sory power outlet can cause a short circuit. Do not use double adapters or more than one elec- trical appliance. 281