Instrument panel overview

1. Driver’s Air Bag*
1. Driver’s Air Bag*
2. Light control / Turn signals 3. Instrument cluster
4. Wiper/Washer
5. Ignition switch
6. Digital clock
7. Hazard
8. Audio controls*
9. Climate control system 10. Shift lever
11. Cigar lighter
12. Passenger’s air bag* 13. Glove box
* : if equipped

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