Instrument panel overview

1. Driver’s air bag ..................................3-51
1. Driver’s air bag ..................................3-51 2. Light control / Turn signals ................4-31 3. Instrument cluster .............................4-20 4. Wiper/Washer....................................4-35 5. Ignition switch....................................4- 2 6. Hazard...............................................4-38 7. Rear window defroster ......................4-38 8. Climate control system......................4-39 9. Shift lever ..........................................4- 4 10. Power socket...................................3-77 11. Passenger’s air bag ........................3-52 12. Glove box ........................................3-74 13. Multi box* ........................................3-74 14. Audio controls* ................................3-84 * : if equipped

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