Subaru WRX & WRX STI Manuals 2010 Impreza WRX & WRX STI Owner’s Manual | Page 221

Interior equipment . 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. & Use with a cigarette lighter (if equipped) To use the accessory power outlet in the center console 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 damage the heating element. CAUTION . Do not hold the lighter pushed in, because it will overhea B