Basically, cars of any price range come with a cigarette lighter, and many people are wondering, 'I don't smoke, what's the use of this cigarette lighter?'. In fact, besides lighting cigarettes, cigarette lighters also have this function.

New function of cigarette lighter: power outlet

Someone may ask, isn't there a USB port in the car? Why do we need a cigarette lighter as a power outlet.

Not every USB port on the car can be used as a power outlet. For example, the USB interface in the multimedia area of the Xinqi Jun center console is usually used as an input audio interface and cannot be powered on.

Moreover, the voltage of cigarette lighters and USB interfaces is different. USB interfaces usually have a 5V power supply and cannot supply power to high-power electrical devices, while car cigarette lighters have a 12V power supply interface and can connect and power devices such as car inflators, dashcams, and car purifiers.

What should be noted when using a cigarette lighter?

As a power outlet, the cigarette lighter needs to consider its circuit safety issues. Next, let's learn about the correct usage method and precautions of the cigarette lighter.

1. Do not overload when charging with a cigarette lighter

Mobile phones, driving recorders, car vacuum cleaners and other devices are increasingly being used. Many car owners will buy car chargers with multiple connectors or use inverters, so they should be careful not to overload.

If the circuit is overloaded, it is easy to cause fuses to burn out, electrical equipment to be damaged, and even damage the car circuit.

2. Avoid using car products with poor quality

Due to the limited power of the cigarette lighter socket, we need to pay attention to the quality of the car's electrical appliances when using external devices. If we buy some cheap and unreliable electrical equipment, it is likely to harm the car's circuit system, burn out fuses, and even cause damage to the entire vehicle's circuit system.