1998 Chevrolet Venture Owner's Manual - Page 194
1998 Chevrolet Venture Manual
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Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter The ashtray and cigarette lighter are located in the middle sectionof the instrument panel, below the switchbank. Pull out the drawer to use the ashtray. To remove the ashtrayfor cleaning, grasp the edge of the ashtray with your fingertips and pull up out, and in a rocking motion. To use the lighter, push it all in the way andlet go. When it's ready,it will pop back by itself. NOTICE: After removing the tie-downs or other equipment, be sure to reinstall the the piece of bumper strip that was cut. Don't hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while itis heating. If you do, 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 heating element. 2-77