Park Interlock And Neutral Lock: Notes

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Neutral lock is a requirement for the Transmission Control Switch (TCS) knob. The TCS knob is always locked at ignition on when the engine is not running.

When driving in 'S', 'D' or 'R' at a speed of more than 5 km/h (3 mph), the driver selects 'P' or 'N':

Without the brake pedal pressed, the TCS knob will be immediately locked once the vehicle speed falls to below 5 km/h (3 mph).
With the brake pedal pressed, the TCS knob will remain unlocked for as long as the brake pedal remains pressed, regardless of vehicle speed.

The transmission will only engage 'P' once the vehicle speed is less than 2 km/h (1 mph).

If the driver selects 'N' neutral and releases the brake pedal with a vehicle speed of less than 5 km/h (3 mph), the TCS knob will be locked 2 seconds after 'N' neutral is selected. The TCS knob will remain locked until the driver presses the brake pedal again.

If the transmission receives a range change request without the brake pedal pressed, the TCM initiates a soft lock function. The transmission will remain in 'P' or 'N', depending on the starting position.

If a transmission position letter is flashing in the message center and the vehicle has no drive, the driver must:

Press the brake pedal.
Select 'N' neutral or 'P' park on the TCS knob.
Select the required driving range, ensuring that the brake pedal is pressed.