Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control ; System Check; Ignition Transaxle Lock Check- Page 344

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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.

Ignition Transaxle Lock Check

While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position.

D

The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift
lever is in PARK (P).

D

The key should come out only in LOCK.