SUBARU POWER OUTLET
11O volt, 100 watt 2 prong power outlet just like at home
Now you can power and recharge many small
devices without an expensive car charger that only works with one device!
new December 2010- now available on all
Forester and Impreza models (except STI - the rear cupholder is where the
power outlet goes)
new September 2010- This is an optional
accessory on 2010 and 2011 Subaru Outback and Legacy.
What's it good for, what could you plug
it? Scroll down for some ideas
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110v,
100w 2 prong power outlet on the back on the Legacy and Outback console.
Use and charge small, mostly battery powered devices
always subject to change,
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Use
common sense- don't plug anything which you shouldn't or that uses more
than 110w, and of course we didn't actually drive while taking these pictures.
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110
volt, 110 watt 2 prong outlet on the back of the center console
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2
prong outlet warning label
is in the lid.
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this power
outlet is intended for small, low power devices
read and follow
the instructions that came with the power outlet
the alternator
has a lot of things to power in addition to this inverter so minimize other
power draws
this power outlet
is only intended for small low power devices and power will be cut off
if the draw exceeds safe limits.
> use common sense
> only use when
the engine is running
> back up computers
before plugging in
> do not use
at the same time as a 12v outlet
> excess heat
in the car may cause the inverter to shut off
> at idle speed
the alternator may not generate enough electricity
> other items
that draw power such as AC, heater fan, power windows, wipers, all weather
pkg may cause an outlet cut-off
> use common
sense
SOME THINGS
YOU CAN'T PLUG INTO THE POWER OUTLET
Nothing over 100w.
do not use anything
over 100w.
Read and follow
all the instructions that came with the power outlet
do not use
> devices with
a strong starting surge like pumps, fans, compressors, hair driers
> medical devices
> clocks with
electic motors
> record player
turntable (electric motor)
> power tools
with an AC motor
> TVs with built
in VCR, large TVs
> blenders, microwaves
or other appliances
> refrigerator
or other devices with a compressor
HERE ARE A FEW
THINGS YOU CAN USE
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more
to come - check back
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have
ideas?
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need
that laptop all the time - no car charger -
can't
be without the laptop- gotta charge the battery
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cell
phone battery running low and no car charger? plug it into the 110 power
outlet in your Outback or Legacy. Hooked on BB email
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all
these photos drain a camera's battery. This is the quick boost
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hair
trimmer - like the buzz cut? Cindy is just holding it for show of course
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Running
late for work, shaver on low and you're in a rush?
Plug
'n shave later
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passengers can plug 'n
play
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charge
up your electric toothbrush! How convenient.
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power
up those small cordless tools on the road
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charge small cordless tools
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blank
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rocking
with the iPod, a real plug and play stereo!
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a
table lamp, 40w bulb? not while driving!!
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use
an old clamp-on work light to illumintate a portable desk on the passenger
seat. Use a 40w bulb for safety and not while driving
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more
ambient lighting- Grandma's little accent light looks great.
But
this is an unsafe idea so don't do it.
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more
to come?
Yes it will power a 40w
light bulb and ambient lighting always helps set 'the mood'. Now you can
use your favorite lamp...