Interior overview

1. Door lock/unlock button
1. Door lock/unlock button 2. Power window switches 3. Outside rearview mirror control switch (if equipped) 4. Hood release lever
5. Instrument panel illumination (if equipped) 6. Electronic stability control (if equipped) 7. 4WD LOCK button (if equipped) 8. Steering wheel tilt
9. Brake pedal
10. Accelerator pedal
11. Seat
12. Parking brake lever
13. Fuel filler lid release lever

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