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The left cluster
Usually audio volume, source, and voice assistant. A dedicated microphone icon triggers your car voice assistant, while a long press of the home button often triggers your phone voice assistant.
The right cluster
Cruise controls sit here on most vehicles, plus driver display navigation for trip data, tire pressure, and driving assist status.
Paddle shifters
Behind the wheel spokes on some vehicles, paddles let you request an upshift or downshift without moving your hands off the wheel.
