2003 CHEVROLET C/K center console

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Trailer Brake Hand Control Valve
(Option)
If your vehicle has this feature, it is located near the
center console on the floor.
This feature lets you apply the trailer brakes without
applying the tractor brakes. You can apply the trailer
brakes a little, or apply them all the way, if needed.
Press the trailer brake hand control valve downward to
apply the trailer brakes. Pull the hand control valve
upward to release the trailer brakes.
Use this control only when you're driving. Don't use it
for parking or to hold the rig on a hill.
CAUTION:
Using the trailer brake hand control for parking or
for holding the vehicle on a hill may not keep the
vehicle from rolling. This can happen if someone
hits the valve by accident, or if air pressure bleeds
from the system. If the vehicle rolls, you or others
could be injured. To park the vehicle or hold it on
a hill, use the parking brake properly.
Exterior Lamps
The control located to the left of the steering column
operates the exterior lamps.

2-63 Convex Outside Mirrors
Your vehicle has convex mirrors on the lower quarter of
both the driver's and passenger's side rearview mirrors.
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 or left lane,
you could hit a vehicle. Check your regular
outside mirrors (or your inside mirror, if you
have one) before changing lanes.
Storage Compartments
Your vehicle includes a number of storage
compartments for storage of often
-used items.
Some vehicles have storage areas in the instrument
panel. Use these spaces for items such as gloves or
small books. Another small storage area may be
located overhead. This area can be used to store
your sunglasses.
Some vehicles have a storage area behind the rear seat.
Other models may have more storage areas underneath
the front passenger's bench seat.
All models have storage pockets and cupholders on each
of the doors. Some models may have additional
cupholders in the center floor console.
All models also have storage compartments located
beneath the floorboard on both sides of the vehicle.

2-64 Center Console Storage (If Equipped)
Your vehicle may have a center console compartment
between the bucket or suspension seats.
The back of your center bench seat may also fold
forward to reveal a console compartment.
The release strap for the
center console is located
between the center seat
and passenger's seat.To expose the center console storage compartment,
pull the strap to release the seatback. Then fold the
seatback forward.
To open the center console storage compartment,
Press the release button and lift the lid rearward.
With the lid closed, it can be used as a clipboard to
hold papers in place.
Before returning the seatback to the upright position,
make sure the console is snapped shut. Lift the seatback
all the way up until it clicks. Push and pull on the
seatback to make sure the seat is locked in place.

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Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
Your vehicle has an ashtray and a cigarette lighter
located in the center floor console. To open the
removeable ashtray, flip open the top.
NOTICE:
If you store paper or 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.
To use the cigarette lighter, push it in all the way and let
it go. When it's ready, it will pop back out by itself.
NOTICE:
Holding a cigarette lighter in with your hand
while it's heating can make it overload, damaging
the lighter and the heating element. Just push the
lighter all the way in and let it go. When it's
done, it will pop back out by itself.
Sun Visors
To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You
can also swing them out to block glare from the side.
Accessory Power Outlets
With accessory power outlets, you can plug in
auxiliary electrical equipment such as a cellular
telephone or CB radio.
The accessory power outlets are located on the
passenger's side of the instrument panel.
To use an outlet, pull the cover down. When not using it,
always cover the outlet with the protective cap.
These circuits are protected by a fuse and have
maximum current levels.
NOTICE:
When using the accessory power outlets,
maximum load of any electrical equipment
should not exceed 14 amps. Be sure to turn off
any electrical equipment when not in use.
Leaving electrical equipment on for extended
periods can drain the battery.