Where is the cigarette lighter located in the Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
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The cigarette lighter in the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is located at the rear air vent. Below are some precautions for using the cigarette lighter: Avoid using high-power electrical appliances on the cigarette lighter: The maximum power capacity of a cigarette lighter is generally 120W. Exceeding this limit can easily cause the cigarette lighter to overload, leading to various hazards such as burning out the lighter. Start the vehicle when using the cigarette lighter for extended periods: If you need to use the cigarette lighter for a long time or with high-power devices, start the car engine to enhance the electrical supply. This prevents draining the car battery. Properly insert and remove the cigarette lighter plug: The cigarette lighter has a separate fuse. The correct method is to insert and remove it vertically. Avoid wiggling it out, as frequent movement can loosen the fuse and cause a short circuit, which may burn out the fuse or external devices. Remove external devices promptly after parking: When the vehicle is turned off, quickly unplug any external devices connected to the cigarette lighter. Otherwise, when the vehicle starts, the high current surge can easily burn out the devices, especially MP3 players and USB drives, which are particularly prone to issues.
I've always driven a Mercedes-Benz E-Class, and the cigarette lighter is located in the front center console, directly facing the driver's seat, in a small recess next to the gear shift. If you look down at the center console panel, there's a round socket hole, usually tucked in a slightly recessed area to prevent accidental contact. I often use it to charge my phone or GPS and rarely for lighting cigarettes. Once, it stopped working, and I thought it was due to the position design, but later I checked the fuse box and found it was a short circuit. I replaced it myself, and it worked fine again. The Mercedes design is quite practical, but beginners might need some time to get used to it, especially when driving at night. A clearly marked position helps reduce distraction risks—safety first, after all. Remember not to plug in high-power devices to avoid overload, and the socket area tends to accumulate dust, so clean it regularly to keep it unobstructed.
