Caliber L4-2.4L (2009)
Auxiliary Power Outlet: Description and Operation
Power Outlet - Description
DESCRIPTION
INSTRUMENT PANEL MOUNTED
An instrument panel mounted cigar lighter/power outlet receptacle is optional equipment on this model. On models equipped with the optional Smoker's
Package, the cigar lighter knob and heating element are included. On models without the Smoker's Package, the cigar lighter receptacle is equipped with
a snap fit plastic cap and is treated as an auxiliary power outlet. The cigar lighter receptacle is installed in the instrument panel accessory switch bezel,
which is located near the bottom of the instrument panel center stack area, below the radio. The cigar lighter base is secured by a snap fit within the
center lower bezel. This power outlet has a constant 12 volt battery feed.
The cigar lighter receptacle is serviced with the accessory switch bezel and if defective, the entire switch bezel must be replaced. The plastic cap and the
knob and heating element unit are available for service replacement. These components cannot be repaired and, if faulty or damaged, they must be
replaced.
FRONT CONSOLE AND REAR CARGO MOUNTED
A front console mounted power outlet is standard equipment and a rear cargo area power outlet is optional equipment on this model. The front console
mounted power outlet is mounted near the front of the console just in front of the cup holders. This outlet can be used as a cigar lighter or power outlet,
but only has 12 volt battery voltage when the ignition is in the ON or ACC positions. The rear power outlet is installed in the right rear quarter trim
panel, near the spare tire jack (2). The power outlet base and mount are secured by a snap fit within the quarter trim panel. A plastic protective cap snaps
into the power outlet base when the power outlet is not being used, and hangs from the power outlet base mount by an integral bail strap while the power
outlet is in use. While the power outlet is very similar to a cigar lighter base unit, it does not include the two small spring-clip retainers inside the bottom
of the receptacle shell that are used to secure the cigar lighter heating element to the insulated contact. It has 12 volt battery voltage when the ignition is
in the ON or ACC positions.
