1999 Chevrolet Express Van Owner's Manual - Page 115

yellowblue Storage Compartments Cigarette Lighter/Ashtray The front ashtray is located in the instrument panel extension, at the center of the instrument panel. Lift up on the ashtray door to open it. NOTICE: If you store paper and other things that burn in your ashtrays, they could be set on fire by cigarettes or other smoking materials. That could cause a fire and possibly damage your vehicle. Do not store papers and other things that burn in your ashtrays. Your front storage compartment is at the center of the instrument panel extension, by the floor. To open the compartment, press down on inside portion of the handle and the compartment will open automatically. Storage compartments may also be included on the inside of each front door. To use the cigarette lighter, push it in all the way, and let go. When it's ready, it will pop back by itself. 2-47