2008 Mercedes-Benz ML320 CDI ML350 ML550 ML63 AMG W164 Owners Manual

Controls in detail
Useful features
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Switch on the ignition (page 40).
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12V
Power outlets
The lighter socket can accommodate
DC electrical accessories (up to a maximum
of 180 W) designed for use with the standard
“cigarette lighter” plug type. Keep in mind, how-
ever, that connecting accessories to the lighter
socket (for example extensive connecting and
!
If you use all power outlets in the vehicle,
make sure that the maximum current drawn
does not exceed 55 A.
disconnecting, or using plugs that do not fit prop-  i  The power outlets can be used to
accommodate 12V DC electrical accessories
(e.g. air pump, auxiliary lamps) up to a maximum
erly) can damage the lighter socket. With the
socket damaged, the lighter may no longer be
able to be placed in the heating (pushed-in) posi-    of 240 W.
tion, or the lighter may pop out too early with the
If the engine is off, the battery may become dis-
charged if used for long periods of time.
lighter not hot enough.
To help avoid damaging the cigarette lighter
socket, we recommend connecting 12V DC elec-
trical accessories designed for use with the stan-
dard “cigarette lighter” plug type to the 12V
power outlets (page 287) in your vehicle
whenever possible.
1
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Cigarette lighter
i You can use the power outlets, except for
the power outlet in the front center console,
even if the ignition is switched off.
Open the ashtray (page 285).
Push in cigarette lighter 1.
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An emergency shut-off feature ensures that the
vehicle’s electrical voltage does not fall below a
minimum level. If the voltage drops to this mini-
mum level, the power outlets are automatically
switched off. This ensures that enough power re-
mains to start the engine.
The cigarette lighter will pop out auto-
matically when hot.
i If the engine is off, and the cigarette lighter
is being used extensively, the vehicle battery
may become discharged.
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Model Year2008
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