1998 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 115
1998 Pontiac Firebird Manual
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When carrying large heavy items, it a good idea to or is open the panel and place the items in rear area. the Ashtray and Lighter Lift up the cover to open the ashtray.remove it, lift To up on either sideof the ashtray. If you have an automatic transmission, the ashtray is near front of your the console. If you have a manual transmission, the ashtray is near your cupholder. I A CAUTION: An improperly stored close-out panel could be thrown about the vehicle during acollision or sudden maneuver.You or others could be injured. If you remove the cover, always store it outside yourvehicle. When you put it back, always be sure that it is securely reattached. NOTICE: Don't put papers and other things that burn into your ashtray. If you do, cigarettes or other smoking materials could set them on fire, causing damage. To use the lighter, pushit in all the way and let go. When it's ready, it will pop back by itself. 2-60