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Starter Switch Check

CAUTION:

When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be
injured. Follow the steps below.

1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room

around the vehicle.

2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking

Brake” in the Index if necessary) and the 
regular brake.

NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be
ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts.

3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The starter

should work only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). 
If the starter works in any other position, your
vehicle needs service.

Brake

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Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check

CAUTION:

When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be
injured. Follow the steps below.

1. Before you start, be sure you have enough 

room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a
level surface.

2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see “Parking Brake”

in the Index if necessary).

NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake
immediately if the vehicle begins to move.

3. With the engine off, turn the key to the RUN

position, but don’t start the engine. Without 
applying the regular brake, try to move the shift
lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift
lever moves out of PARK (P), your vehicle’s BTSI
needs service.