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My only concern from this prototype is that I hope they can nail the fit and finish of that bed panel. I don't know what's under there, but I could see that getting torn up real fast.
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I'm not sure how I missed it when I sat in the truck at the Seattle event, but I see a traction control button on the dash. :rock:

Here's to hoping they give it a legit nanny-free (all-off) capability, and not only the watered down computer-still-knows-best crap that so many other manufacturers force on us. :fingerscrossed:

The way the dash brightness button sticks out further than the others could possibly be a rocker, although I'd be fine with a button that just toggles the settings. Infinite control is overrated.
People keep saying it’s a brightness button, it seems to be cruise control on / off button

picture of a different vehicle, similar button

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What is the 4th button, “P”?

As for the 3rd button, what lights are on the dash to dim? If it is for cruise, only one button for a cruise control?
 
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What is the 4th button, “P”?

As for the 3rd switch, what lights are on the dash to dim, or if it is for cruise, only one switch for a cruise control?
Parking brake release? Neutral so the car can be pushed or towed a short distance?

the speedometer back light could be dimmed
 

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My only concern from this prototype is that I hope they can nail the fit and finish of that bed panel. I don't know what's under there, but I could see that getting torn up real fast.
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From looking at the photos of the truck configured as an SUV, the roll bar goes right there, and the larger panel farther forward conceals the footwell for the back seat. But things like fit and finish are the biggest things I'd expect to not be "done" on these prototypes they have on tour.
 
 
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