External Controls

External Controls
The transaxle external controls system consists of the following components:
^ Shift cable and bracket
^ Park range switch (part of the gearshift lever)
^ Shift lock actuator
^ Gearshift lever

The gearshift lever controls the transaxle gear selection through the shift cable. The cable detent and gearshift lever locking position is controlled by the gearshift knob.

Shift Interlock System
The shift interlock system prevents the gearshift lever from being moved out of the PARK (P) position. The ignition switch must be in the ON position and the brake pedal depressed to move the gearshift lever out of the PARK position. The brake pedal position is detected by the brake pedal position (BPP) switch.

The manual override button will mechanically bypass the electronic portion of the shift interlock system and allow the gearshift lever to be moved out of the PARK position. The manual override button is part of the gearshift lever assembly.

To override the brake shift interlock, remove the tethered cap on the gearshift bezel with a small screwdriver. With the brake pedal depressed, insert a small screwdriver into the access hole, press down and pull the gearshift lever out of PARK.