2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA center console

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2-50 Convex Outside Mirror
Your passenger's side mirror is convex. A convex mirror's
surface is curved so you can see more from the driver's seat.
CAUTION:
A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you
could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
Storage Compartments
Glove Box
Use the door key to lock and unlock the glove box.
To open, lift the latch.
Center Console (If Equipped)
The console has cupholders, a cassette tape storage area
and a coinholder. To open the console's storage area,
pull up on the latch located in the front of the console lid
and pull up.
Rear Seat Cupholder (If Equipped)
To access the rear cupholders, pull down on the cloth strap
located toward the top of your center back seat cushion. You
will then have access to the dual oversized cupholders.
Trunk Convenience Net (If Equipped)
Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You'll see it
on the back wall of the trunk.
Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can
help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or
quick starts and stops.
The net isn't for larger, heavier loads. Store those in the
trunk as far forward as you can.
You can unhook the net so that it will lie flat when
you're not using it.

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Ashtrays and Lighter
The center front ashtray may be on the instrument panel
or on the console. To remove the instrument panel
ashtray, open it, push down on the locking tab and pull
out the ashtray.
To remove the console ashtray, open the ashtray door,
lift up on the ashtray and pull it out.
The rear ashtray is located within a small door at the rear
of the console. Push on the right side of the door. The
ashtray will then rotate to the right for usage. You can only
access the ashtray by pushing on the door's right side. To
remove the ashtray, push down on the snuffer located in
the middle of the ashtray and lift it out.
NOTICE:
Don't put papers and other things that burn into
your ashtrays. If you do, cigarettes or other
smoking materials could set them on fire,
causing damage.
To use the lighter, just push it in all the way and let go.
When it's ready, it will pop back by itself.
NOTICE:
Don't hold a 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 make it overheat, damaging the
lighter and the heating element.
Sun Visors
To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You
can also move them from side to side. The visors also
have extenders that you can pull out for added coverage.
Visor Vanity Mirrors
Open the cover to expose the vanity mirror.
If your vehicle has the optional lighted vanity mirrors,
the lamps come on when you open the cover.

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Accessory Power Receptacle
Your vehicle has a 12-volt outlet.
Vehicles without a center console, it is located in
the ashtray.
Vehicles with a center console, it is located at the rear of
the console.
NOTICE:
Adding some electrical equipment to your vehicle
can damage it or keep other things from working
as they should. This wouldn't be covered by your
warranty. Check with your dealer before adding
electrical equipment, and never use anything that
exceeds the fuse rating.
Auxiliary Power Connection
(Power Drop)
Your vehicle is equipped
with an auxiliary
power connection.
This feature provides power, ground and accessory wires
which can be accessed to add aftermarket electrical
equipment to your vehicle. It is located on the passenger's
side of the vehicle, under the glove box, and is labeled
with a wire function and fuse rating. For information on
accessing the connection and electrical hookup, please
refer to your service manual. To order a service manual,
see ªService Publications, Orderingº in the Index.

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The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System
The main components of your instrument panel are:
A. Instrument Panel Fuse Block
B. Multifunction Lever
C. Hazard Warning Flasher Switch
D. Audio System
E. Climate ControlsF. Center Console Shift Lever
(If Equipped)
G. Ignition Switch
H. Steering Wheel Cruise
Control SwitchesI. Hood Release
J. Remote Trunk Release
K. Lamp Controls