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Steering Column Lock Operation


IGNITION TRANSMISSION LOCK CHECK
1. Ensure that the vehicle is parked.
2. Ensure that the vehicle park brake is set.
3. Attempt to turn the ignition key to the LOCK position.
- With an automatic transmission, the key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in the PARK (P) position.
- With an automatic transmission, the key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in the REVERSE (R) position.
4. On vehicles equipped with a key release button, try to turn the key to the LOCK position without pressing the button. The key should turn to LOCK only when key release button is pressed.