External Controls

External Controls

The transmission shift cable transfers the transmission operating mode from the gearshift lever to the automatic transmission. The indicated position of the transmission control selector lever is transferred to the transmission either through the steering column shift selector tube or through the floor shifter, then to the cable, and down to the manual control lever on the transmission.

Shift Interlock System
The shift interlock system prevents the shifting from PARK unless the brake pedal is depressed. The shift interlock system consists of a shift lock actuator mounted either on the base of the steering column tube or the floor shifter. If the ignition switch is in the RUN position, the shift lock actuator is continually on unless the brake pedal is depressed.

Transmission Control Switch (TCS)
The Transmission Control Switch (TCS) is a momentary contact switch that is located either on the end of the transmission control selector lever or the center console bezel of the floor shifter. Pushing the TCS will either disengage or engage the overdrive function of the transmission. If the OVERDRIVE is disengaged, the word "OFF" will illuminate on the instrument cluster or in the message center.