Interior overview

1. Door lock/unlock button
1. Door lock/unlock button 2. Outside rearview mirror control switch 3. Power window switches 4. Master power door lock control 5. Master power window control lock 6. Steering wheel
7. Instrument panel illumination 8. Hood release lever
9. Trunk release lever
10. Fuel filler lid release lever

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