Instrument panel overview
1. Instrument cluster.................................4-
2. Light control / Turn signals ...................4-
3. Steering wheel audio controls* ............4-
4. Horn .....................................................4-
5. Driver’s front air bag.............................3-
6. Auto cruise controls* ............................5-
7. Wiper/Washer switch............................4-
8. Ignition switch* or ENGINE START/STOP button*.......5-, 5-
9. Digital clock ..........................................4-
10. Audio*.................................................4-
11. Hazard warning flasher.................4-, 6-
12. Climate control system* ................4-, 4-
13. Seat heater switch* ............................3-
14. Power outlet* ......................................4-
15. AUX, USB and iPod port*...................4-
16. Shift lever ......................................5-, 5-
17. Parking brake pedal*..........................5-
18. Brake pedal ........................................5-
19. Accelerator pedal ...............................5-
20. Passenger’s front air bag* ..................3-
21. Glove box ...........................................4-
* : if equipped
The actual instrument panel in the vehicle may differ from the illustration
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