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Cigarette lighter

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Fig. 123 In the front centre console: cigarette lighter

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings
  • With the ignition switched on, press in the knob on the cigarette lighter .
  • Wait for the lighter to pop out.
  • Pull out the cigarette lighter and light the cigarette, cigar, etc, on the glowing spiral .
  • Insert the cigarette lighter back into the retainer.
Improper use of the cigarette lighter could cause fires, burns and other serious injuries.
  • Always use the cigarette lighter properly. Use it only to light cigarettes, cigars or similar.
  • Never leave children in the vehicle unattended. The cigarette lighter can be used when the ignition is switched on.

The cigarette lighter can also be used as a 12-volt socket .

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