2013 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual - Page 129

Instruments and Controls If equipment is connected using more than 150 watts or a system fault is detected, a protection circuit shuts off the power supply and the indicator light turns off. To reset the circuit, unplug the item and plug it back in or turn the Retained Accessory Power (RAP) off and then back on. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑26 The power outlet is not designed for and may not work properly, if the following are plugged in: . 5-9 Cigarette Lighter For vehicles with a cigarette lighter, it is located in the center console near the cupholders. Press on the access door to open it and use the lighter. To use the cigarette lighter, push it in all the way, and let go. When it is ready, it will pop back out by itself. Notice: Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating does not let the lighter back away from the heating element when it is hot. Damage from overheating can occur to the lighter or heating element, or a fuse could be blown. Do not hold a cigarette lighter in while it is heating. Ashtrays For vehicles with an ashtray, it is located in the center console near the cupholders. Press on the access door to open it and use the ashtray. Notice: If papers, pins, or other flammable items are put in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage the vehicle. Never put flammable items in the ashtray. To remove the ashtray, pull it from the center console. Slide it back in and push down to be sure it is secure. Equipment with high initial peak wattage such as: compressor-driven refrigerators and electric power tools. Other equipment requiring an extremely stable power supply such as: microcomputer-controlled electric blankets, touch sensor lamps, etc. .