Starter Switch Check ; Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check; Starter Switch Check- Page 370

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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 and the regular

brake. See “Parking Brake” in the Index if necessary.

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.

Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control 
System 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 needs service.