Shift Interlock: Adjustments

Inspection

CAUTION: Shift the selector level from P range to other ranges with the ignition switch ON and the brake pedal depressed.

1. Verify that the selector lever can only be shifted as shown in the figure.
2. Verify that there is a click at each range when shifted from P -> L range.
3. Verify that the positions of the selector lever and the indicator are aligned.
4. Verify that the button returns smoothly when pressed.




Adjustment
1. Shift the selector lever to P range.
2. Loosen the selector cable mounting bolts.
3. Push the selector lever against P range and hold it.
4. Tighten the selector cable mounting bolts.

Tightening torque: 7.9 - 10.7 N.m (80 - 110 kg.cm, 70 - 95.4 in.lb)

Shift-lock System Operation Inspection

WARNING: Service with engine OFF.




Shift-lock system
1. Turn the ignition switch ON.
2. Verify that the selector lever is in P range.
3. Without the brake pedal depressed, verify that the selector lever cannot be shifted from P range.
4. Depress the brake pedal. verify that the selector lever can be shifted from P range.
5. If not as specified, check the P range switch continuity and the shift-lock actuator voltages and continuity.




Emergency override button

WARNING: Turn the ignition switch OFF.

1. Verify that the selector lever is locked in P range.
2. Slide back and hold the emergency override button. Verify that the selector lever can be shifted from P range.
3. If not as specified, inspect and repair as necessary.