Black plate (33,1)Cadillac DTS Owner Manual - 2011Battery Run-Down ProtectionThis feature helps prevent the battery from beingdrained, if the interior courtesy lamps, reading/maplamps, visor vanity lamps or trunk lamp are accidentallyleft on. If any of these lamps are left on, theyautomatically turn off after 10 minutes, if the ignition isoff. The lamps will not come back on again until one ofthe following occurs:. The ignition is turned on.. The exterior lamps control is turned off, then onagain.The headlamps will timeout after 10 minutes, if they aremanually turned on with the ignition on or off.Accessory Power Outlet(s)The accessory power outlets can be used to plug inelectrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3player.If the vehicle has a center console, the power outlet islocated inside the lower storage area. Some vehiclesmay have an outlet on the right front lower part of thedriver's seat and under the climate control systemnext to the ashtray. See Center Console Storage onpage 3‑54.There are two accessory power outlets in the rear seatarea located on the door armrests next to the ashtrays.Remove the cover to access and replace when notin use.The accessory power outlet can be used at any time.{ WARNING:Power is always supplied to the outlets. Do notleave electrical equipment plugged in when thevehicle is not in use because the vehicle couldcatch fire and cause injury or death.Notice: Leaving electrical equipment plugged in foran extended period of time while the vehicle is offwill drain the battery. Always unplug electricalequipment when not in use and do not plug inequipment that exceeds the maximum 20 ampererating.Certain accessory power plugs may not be compatiblewith the accessory power outlet and could overloadvehicle or adapter fuses. If a problem is experienced,see your dealer.4-33