Where is the cigarette lighter located in the Lavida?

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JuniperLee
07/29/25 5:07pm
The cigarette lighter in the Lavida is located on the center console, in front of the gear shift lever. Simply open the cover to access it. Below are the correct usage methods and precautions for the cigarette lighter: 1. Avoid overloading when charging with the cigarette lighter: With the increasing use of devices such as mobile phones, dash cams, and car vacuum cleaners, many car owners purchase multi-port car chargers or use inverters. It is important to avoid overloading in such cases. 2. Avoid using substandard car accessories: Due to the limited power output of the cigarette lighter socket, it is crucial to pay attention to the quality of car electrical devices when using external equipment. Purchasing cheap and unreliable electrical devices may harm the vehicle's circuit system, blow fuses, or even cause damage to the entire vehicle's electrical system. 3. Exposed cigarette lighter sockets are prone to short circuits: The cigarette lighter socket should not be left exposed for extended periods, as foreign objects entering the socket can lead to poor contact, malfunction, or short circuits.
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