Interior overview


1. Door lock/unlock button.....................3-10
1. Door lock/unlock button.....................3-10 2. Outside rearview mirror control switch*...............................................3-71 3. Power window switches* ...................3-14 4. Master power door lock control* .......3- 9 5. Master power window control lock*...3-16 6. Inside rearview mirror .......................3-72 7. Steering wheel ..................................4-18 8. Instrument panel illumination* ..........4-25 9. Front fog light*...................................4-34 10. Hood release lever .........................3-66 11. Trunk release lever* ........................3-65 12. Fuel filler lid release lever*..............3-67 * : if equipped

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