Mercedes-Benz 2008 S550 4MATIC Automobile User Manual


 
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Controls in detail
Useful features
1 Center console cigarette lighter
̈ Open the cover plate (page 503).
̈ Switch on the ignition (page 344).
̈ Push in cigarette lighter 1.
The lighter will pop out automatically
when hot.
1 Rear center console lighter
̈ Switch on the ignition (page 344).
̈ Push in cigarette lighter 1.
The lighter will pop out automatically
when hot.
!
The lighter socket can be used to accommo-
date 12V DC electrical accessories (up to a max-
imum of 85 W) designed for use with the
standard “cigarette lighter” plug type. Keep in
mind, however, that connecting accessories to
the lighter socket (for example extensive con-
necting and disconnecting, or using plugs that do
not fit properly) can damage the lighter socket.
With the socket damaged, the lighter may no
longer be able to be placed in the heating
(pushed-in) position, or the lighter may pop out
too early with the lighter not hot enough.
To help avoid damaging the cigarette lighter
socket, we recommend connecting 12V DC elec-
trical accessories designed for use with a stan-
dard “cigarette lighter” plug type to the 12V
power outlets (
page 506) in your vehicle
whenever possible.
i
Operation of the rear door lighters is only
possible, if the override switch (
page 63) is de-
activated.
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If the engine is off and the cigarette lighter is
being used extensively, the vehicle battery may
become discharged.