User Manual

ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET

To the right of the cigar lighter (if equipped) is the 12 volt

power outlet. The outlet is connected directly to the

battery, items plugged into this outlet may discharge the

battery and/or prevent engine starting. The outlet in-

cludes a tethered cap labeled with a battery symbol

indicating the power source.

Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off

WARNING!

• Many accessories that can be plugged in draw

power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not

in use (i.e. cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if

plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will

discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life

and/or prevent engine starting.

• Accessories that draw higher power (i.e. coolers,

vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will degrade the

battery even more quickly. Only use these inter-

mittently and with greater caution.

• After the use of high power draw accessories, or

long periods of the vehicle not being started (with

accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be

driven a sufficient length of time to allow the

alternator to recharge the vehicle’s battery.

• Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs

only. Do not hang any type of accessory or acces-

sory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the

power outlet can cause damage not covered by

your warranty.

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