Nitro 2WD V6-4.0L (2007)
Auxiliary Power Outlet: Description and Operation
Description
DESCRIPTION
INSTRUMENT PANEL MOUNTED
An instrument panel mounted cigar lighter/power outlet receptacle (6) is available 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
(1), 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
left lower bezel. This power outlet has a constant 12 volt battery feed.
REAR CARGO MOUNTED
A rear cargo area power outlet (1) is standard equipment on this vehicle. The rear power outlet is installed in the left rear quarter trim panel, near the
spare tire jack. 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.
