Black plate (9,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-9Power OutletsAccessory power outlets can beused to plug in electrical equipment,such as a cell phone or MP3 player.There are three accessory poweroutlets. The power outlets locatedbelow the climate control system,inside the center console storagebin, and on the rear of the centerconsole are powered while thevehicle is in ON/RUN, START orACC/ACCESSORY mode, or untilthe driver door is opened within10 minutes of turning off the vehicle.On the CTS Wagon there is anadditional accessory power outletlocated near the rear cargo net thatis powered at all times.Remove the cover to access andreplace when not in use.Notice: Leaving electricalequipment plugged in for anextended period of time whilethe vehicle is off will drain thebattery. Always unplug electricalequipment when not in use anddo not plug in equipment thatexceeds the maximum 20 ampererating.Certain electrical accessoriesmay not be compatible with theaccessory power outlet and couldoverload vehicle or adapter fuses.If a problem is experienced, seeyour dealer.When adding electrical equipment,be sure to follow the properinstallation instructions includedwith the equipment. See Add-OnElectrical Equipment on page 9‑59.Notice: Hanging heavyequipment from the poweroutlet can cause damage notcovered by the vehicle warranty.The power outlets are designedfor accessory power plugs only,such as cell phone charge cords.Cigarette LighterThe vehicle may have a cigarettelighter. To use the lighter, push it inall the way and let go. When it isready, it will pop back out by itself.Notice: Holding a cigarette lighterin while it is heating does not letthe lighter back away from theheating element when it is hot.Damage from overheating canoccur to the lighter or heatingelement, or a fuse could beblown. Do not hold a cigarettelighter in while it is heating.InformationProvidedby:
