Cigarette lighter LINCOLN MKS 2009 Owners Manual

CENTER CONSOLE
Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. These
include:
1. Cupholders
2. Driver and passenger arm rests
that slide forward or rearward and
also opens the utility compartment
that has an audio input jack, USB
port and power point inside.
Note:Move the arm rests to the
rearward position to open the utility
compartment.
3. Rear power point, heated seat
switches and air vents to the rear seating positions.
4. Power point door and a power rear sunshade control (if equipped).
WARNING:Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects
can injure you in a collision.
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)
Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert
any other object in the power outlet as this will damage the
outlet and blow the fuse. Do not hang any type of accessory or
accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power
outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty.
The auxiliary power points are located on the center console and inside
the utility compartment.
A third rear auxiliary power point is
located on the rear of the center
console. The power point is
accessible from the rear seat.
Do not use the power point for
operating the cigarette lighter
element (if equipped).
To prevent the fuse from being
blown, do not use the power
point(s) over the vehicle capacity of
12 VDC/180W. If the power point or cigar lighter socket is not working, a
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fuse may have blown. Refer toFuses and relaysin theRoadside
Emergencieschapter for information on checking and replacing fuses.
To have full capacity usage of your power point, the engine is required to
be running to avoid unintentional discharge of the battery. To prevent
the battery from being discharged:
•do not use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is
not running,
•do not leave battery chargers, video game adapters, computers and
other devices plugged in overnight or when the vehicle is parked for
extended periods.
Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used.
Cigar/Cigarette lighter (if equipped)
Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter
socket.
Do not hold the lighter in with your hand while it is heating, this will
damage the lighter element and socket. The lighter will be released from
its heating position when it is ready to be used.
Improper use of the lighter can cause damage not covered by your
warranty.
POWER WINDOWS
WARNING:Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and
do not let children play with the power windows. They may
seriously injure themselves.
WARNING:When closing the power windows, you should verify
they are free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or
pets are not in the proximity of the window openings.
Press and pull the switches to open
and close windows.
•Push down (to the first detent)
and hold the switch to open.
•Pull up (to the first detent) and
hold the switch to close.
Note:You can open and close the vehicle’s windows and moon roof (if
equipped) by using the door key in the driver door key cylinder or the
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