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Accessory power outlets
The bottle holder equipped on each door trim can be used to hold beverage bottles and other items .
6-5 . Accessory power outlets
CAUTION
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. 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 .
. 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 shifting gears and operating the accelerator and brake pedals . If they do , do not use the electrical appliance while
driving .
Electrical power ( 12 V DC ) is available at any of the accessory power outlets when the ignition switch is in either the “ ACC ” or “ ON ” position . Accessory power outlets are located in the following places .
Power outlet below the climate control panel