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Accessory Power Outlets
6-6. Accessory Power Outlets
Power outlet in the glove box
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Power outlet in the center console (if
equipped)
Power outlet in the cargo area (Outback)
Accessory power outlets are provided in
the glove box, center console and cargo
area. Electrical power (12 V DC) from the
battery is available at any of the outlets
when the ignition switch is in either the
“ACC” or “ON” position.
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. Do
not use an appliance which exceeds the
indicated wattage for each outlet.
When using appliances connected to two
or more outlets simultaneously, the total
power consumed by them must not exceed
120 W.
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 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 or more 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