300M V6-3.5L VIN G (2000)
Cigarette Lighter: Service and Repair
Cigar Lighter/Power Outlet Customer Preference Service
This vehicle was delivered with the Cigar Lighter/ Power Outlet activated only when the ignition is ON. To convert the lighter/outlet to operate with the
ignition OFF, perform the following:
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Remove the left instrument panel end cap from the left end of the instrument panel.
Cigar Lighter/Power Outlet Customer Preference
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Remove fuse #6 in the upper right of the junction block from its "IGN" position.
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Move the fuse slightly right and insert it in the fuse #6 "BAT" location in the junction block.
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Reinstall the left instrument panel end cap.
CAUTION:
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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.
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Accessories that draw higher power (i.e. coolers, vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will degrade the battery even more quickly. Only use these
intermittently and with greater caution.
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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 generator to recharge the vehicle's battery.