dashboard power outlet

[Skip1]

The dashboard has a little compartment containing a power outlet (formerly known as a cigarette lighter) and a small area (formerly known as an ash tray). But the "ash tray" features a very peculiarly shaped felt covered lining which can be removed. There is obviously a specific purpose for the size and shape of the "ash tray." What gives? what am I missing?

[blfstyk]

I use the "ash tray" to hold quarters for parking and as a place to put the cover for the flash drive when there's a card in the drive.

I also wondered about the "felt-covered" ashtray and if it was that way when the lighter was a lighter. Maybe the felt kept the ashes from blowing about. b**** to clean, though.

[ewitz]

remove the felt piece to use as an ashtray. Otherwise leave it so that it keeps the change from rattling around

[TomT]

I keep a small micro cleaning cloth folded in there for cleaning sun glasses and LCD display. To small for anything really practical like holding glasses or garage door opener.

[CDNicecube]

....To small for anything really practical like holding glasses or garage door opener.

Or even too small for a Starbucks card, or a parking "card". Not very useful, except for change...

I don't mind it but it could be bigger to make it more useful.

[EXceptional]

Skip... welcome to the Forum.

My Wife throws her BlackBerry Cell-phone in there... and I've put my iPhone4 in there, sometimes.

You just have to watch your Fingers when you throw the Car into "PARK".