SHIFT LEVER ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION


  1. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION


    1. When moving the shift lever from P to R with the engine switch on (IG) and the brake pedal depressed, make sure that the shift lever moves smoothly and correctly into P.

    2. Start the engine and check that the vehicle moves forward when the shift lever is moved from N to D and moves rearward when the shift lever is moved to R.

      If the operation is not as specified, inspect the park/neutral position switch assembly and lower shift lever assembly.

  2. INSPECT SHIFT LOCK OPERATION


    1. Move the shift lever to P.

    2. Turn the engine switch off.

    3. Check that the shift lever cannot be moved from P to any other position.

    4. Turn the engine switch on (IG), depress the brake pedal, and check that the shift lever can be moved from P to any other position.

      If the operation is not as specified, inspect the lower shift lever assembly.

  3. INSPECT SHIFT LOCK RELEASE BUTTON OPERATION


    1. Turn the engine switch off.

    2. When moving the shift lever with the shift lock release button pressed, check that the shift lever can be moved from P to any other position.

      If the operation is not as specified, inspect the lower shift lever assembly.