Where is the Cigarette Lighter Fuse Located?
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The cigarette lighter fuse is located in the fuse box inside the cabin, and its position may vary depending on the vehicle model. Precautions for using the cigarette lighter include: 1. The cigarette lighter has a dedicated power line connected to it and does not share circuits with other components; 2. It should be inserted and removed vertically without shaking; 3. After lighting a cigarette, the lighter should be reinserted into the socket. How to use the cigarette lighter: 1. Activate the lighter until it heats up sufficiently to light a cigarette—it will automatically pop up with a slight sound as a signal; 2. Remove the lighter and use the heated end to touch the cigarette for lighting.
As a seasoned driver, I must say locating the cigarette lighter fuse really depends on the car model. In my family's SUV, the fuse box is hidden in a small concealed compartment near the driver's left leg – that's where I found the 15A blue mini-fuse when the GPS blew it last time. For sedans, it's mostly behind the plastic panel under the steering wheel; you'll need to crouch down to reach it. A word of advice: don't just poke around with a screwdriver. First check the spare tools box for the dedicated fuse puller – you can get one for 10 yuan at auto parts stores. If you find the fuse blackened and melted, there's an 80% chance your plugged-in car fridge exceeded the power limit. Always check the device's power rating before replacing the fuse.
