No. 3 Vehicle Moves In P Position, Or Parking Gear Does Not Disengage When P Is Disengaged

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DESCRIPTION AND POSSIBLE CAUSE

3	Vehicle moves in P position, or parking gear does not disengage when P is disengaged
DESCRIPTION	Vehicle rolls on a downward slope in P position. Tires are locked when P is disengaged. Vehicle does not move in D range, and R position when the accelerator pedal is depressed, and the engine remains in a stalled condition.
POSSIBLE CAUSE	Parking mechanism malfunction (May have effect on noise or shock from transaxle) Improper adjustment of selector lever If the vehicle moves in N position, perform No. 2 "VEHICLE MOVES IN N POSITION"