1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 101

Convenience Net (If Equipped) Ashtray and Lighter Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You'll see it The ashtray is located at the lower of the centerof part just inside the back wall the trunk. of the instrument panel. remove the ashtray To for cleaning, pullup on the metal and pull the bin out. tab Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind net. It can the help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops. The net isn'tfor larger, heavier loads. Store them in the trunk asfar forward as you can. You can unhook the net that it will lie flat when so you're not using it. damage. NOTICE: Don't put papers andother things that burninto your ashtrays.If you do,cigarettes or other smoking materials could set them on fire, causing 1 The lighteris located abovethe ashtray. To use it,just push it in all the way and go. When it's ready,it will let pop back by itself. NOTICE: Don't holda cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating. If you do,it won't be able to back away from the heating element when it's ready. That can makeit overheat, damaging the lighter and the heating element. 2-44