2003 Chevrolet Avalanche Owner's Manual - Page 178

Accessory Power Outlets With accessory power outlets you can power auxiliary electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or CB radio. Your vehicle may be equipped with two accessory power outlets located on the instrument panel. You vehicle may also have an outlet on the back of the center console above the cupholder door. Notice: Adding some electrical equipment to your vehicle can damage it or keep other things from working as they should. This wouldn't be covered by your warranty. Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment, and never use anything that exceeds the amperage rating. Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter If your vehicle has this feature it is located in the center console or on the instrument panel. Pull up on the ashtray door to open it if it is in the console or pull the door open it if it is on the instrument panel. Notice: Don't put papers or other flammable items into your ashtrays. Hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them, causing a damaging fire. To remove the ashtray, pull it out from the console or from the slide out door. To reinstall the ashtray, slide it back to the original position. To use the cigarette lighter, push it in all the way, and let go. When it's ready, it will pop back out by itself. Notice: Don't hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating. If youdo, it won't be able to back away from the heating element when it's ready. That can make it overheat, damaging the lighter and the heatingelement. Certain power accessory plugs may not be compatible to the accessory power outlets and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a problem, see your dealer for additional information on the accessory power plugs. Notice: Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty. 3-1 9