System Check - Park Lock

Use the following procedure to check the Park Lock system and verify the conditions below.
1. Open drivers side door and keep it open.
2. Depress parking brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
3. Tilt column to full up tilt position.
4. With the ignition key removed from the lock cylinder, make sure that the shift lever cannot be removed from the "Park" position by attempting to pull on the shift lever. The shift lever should not shift from "Park". If able to shift, refer to "Park Lock Adjustment Procedure - Floor Shift Models."
5. Insert ignition key into lock cylinder. The key chime/alarm should be on and sounding.
6. Turn ignition key to the full "Run" position where the instrument panel lights are on (illuminated), but the engine is not started.
7. Make sure that the shift lever cannot be removed from the "Park" position by attempting to pull on the shift lever. The shift lever should not shift from "Park". If able to shift, refer to "Park Lock Adjustment Procedure - Floor Shift Models."
8. Depress brake pedal.
9. Move the shift lever from "Park" down to "Low 1" and then up to the "Neutral" position.
10. Attempt to turn ignition key to the "Off-Lock" position. The ignition key rotation should stop before reaching the "Off-Lock" position and the key should be restricted from being removed. If the key is removable, refer to "Park Lock Adjustment Procedure -Floor Shift Models."
11. With the key left in the same position (before reaching "Off-Lock") return the shift lever to the "Park" position.
12. To unload the system, turn the ignition key towards the "Run" position, then back to the "Off-Lock" position and remove the key fully. If the shift lever can not be moved into the full "Park" detent and you are unable to remove the key, refer to adjustment of "Console and Components" or "Shift Control Cable Adjustment." With the key removed, the key chime/alarm should be off (silent). If the key chime/alarm is on, refer to "Park Lock Adjustment Procedure - Floor Shift Models."
13. Tilt column to full down tilt position and repeat steps 4 through 12.
14. If any adjustments are made to the system, complete a Park Lock System Check again to ensure proper operation.

NOTICE: The Park Lock system and the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System (BTSI) are operating properly if all steps can be completed correctly.

15. Release parking brake.
16. Close drivers side door.