Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

U151F AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE: SHIFT LEVER: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION

(a) When shifting from the P position to the R position with the ignition switch to ON and the brake pedal depressed, make sure that the shift lever moves smoothly and correctly into the position.

(b) Start the engine and make sure that the vehicle moves forward when shifting from the N position to the D position and moves rearward when shifting to the R position. If the operation cannot be done as specified, inspect the park/neutral position switch assembly and check the shift lever assembly installation condition.