1997 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 132

Cigarette lighter and ashtray ASHTRAY To use the ashtray, open the cover. When finished with your cigarette, thoroughly extinguish it in the ashtray to prevent other cigarette butts from catching fire. After using the ashtray, close the ashtray cover completely. To remove the ashtray, open the ashtray cover and pull it out. Glovebox ! CAUTION CIGARETTE LIGHTER To use the cigarette lighter, first pull the ash tray lid, then press in the lighter. When it becomes heated, it automatically pops out ready for use. If the engine is not running, the key must be in the "ACC" position. Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed in. Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or equivalent for replacement. To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or sudden stop while driving, always push the ashtray back in completely after using. To use the glovebox, do this. To open: Pull the lever. With the instrument panel lights on, the glovebox light will come on when the glovebox is open. To lock: Insert the master key and turn it clockwise. ! CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or sudden stop, always keep the glovebox door closed while driving. 124