There are 51 "action points" including buttons, tophats, rockers, and even a sort of trackball for moving targeting reticules.

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The new SYNC AppLink will seamlessly integrate apps using the vehicle's voice and user interface controls, including buttons on the steering wheel, increasing eyes-on-the-road and hands-on-the-wheel time.

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The buttons, including a prominent snooze activator, are nicely illuminated.

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