The hole is their for just in case your shifter is stuck. I believe you can either stick your key or a screw driver in the hole to loosen up the auto/sticker shifter.
The large ruber oval are plugs which are underneth your car. If you are not going to add side steps, then use the oval plugs to plug the holes back up. If you are adding side steps, then store the plugs away.
The large ruber oval are plugs which are underneth your car. If you are not going to add side steps, then use the oval plugs to plug the holes back up. If you are adding side steps, then store the plugs away.