Shift Interlock: Description and Operation

Brake Interlock System Construction

Shift Lock Solenoid Control

This system consists of shift lock solenoid control system and interlock cable control system.

The shift lock solenoid control system is so designed that the select lever can not be shifted from "P" range position unless ignition switch is turned to "ON" or "ACC" position and the brake pedal is depressed.

And interlock cable control system is so designed that select lever cannot be shifted from "P" range position unless ignition switch is turned to "ACC" or "ON" position. Also, ignition key cannot be pulled out of key slot unless select lever is in "P" range.

Shift Lock Solenoid Manual Release

Remove plug cap of select lever and push down shift lock solenoid release plate (1) inside of plug hole with a flat-head screwdriver or the like. Then, select lever can be moved from "P" range position to another range even without depressing the brake pedal. (To shift select lever from "P" range to any other position, turn ignition switch to "ACC" or "ON" position.)