This standard is intended to cover cigar or cigarette lighters as well as power outlets based on the form and dimensions ofthe cigar lighter, and accessory plugs for use in these devices. Components covered herein are designed to work innominal 12 VDC systems. This standard is a full performance specification. It includes dimensional and operationalparameters as well as performance characteristics which must be met when submitting a cigar lighter assembly, poweroutlet assembly, or plug for production approval. This standard constitutes an acceptance specification for these devices.This standard covers the operational, reliability, durability, acceptance, and testing requirements for a cigar lighter (alsoreferred to as just “lighter”) for installation in the passenger compartment of production vehicles. This standard coverspower outlets that are based on the form and dimensions of the lighter receptacle intended for installation in thepassenger compartment of production vehicles. This standard also covers plugs designed for insertion into the poweroutlet. Associated components supplied as part of, or with the lighter or outlet are also covered. Additional requirementsmay be added for these devices when mounted outside the passenger compartment of production vehicles.
