Starter Safety Switch Operation

STARTER SAFETY SWITCH CHECK
Before you start, ensure you have enough room around the vehicle.

IMPORTANT: Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts.

1. Firmly apply both the park brake and the regular brake.
2. On automatic transmission vehicles, 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.
3. On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever in NEUTRAL (N), push the clutch down halfway and try to start the engine. The starter should work only when the clutch is pushed down all the way to the floor. If the starter works when the clutch is not pushed all the way down, your vehicle needs service.