Work Procedure

1. Turn ON the ignition switch with the shift selector in the "P" position.
2. Press the shift selector button with the brake pedal depressed, and confirm that the shift selector can be moved to positions other than "P". Also confirm that movement is not allowed from the "P" position to any other positions without depressing the brake pedal.
3. Move the shift selector and check for "excessive effort", "sticking", "noise" or "rattle".

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• (A): Press shift selector button to operate shift selector, while depressing the brake pedal.
• (B): Press shift selector button to operate shift selector.
• (C): Shift selector can be operated without pressing the shift selector button.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

GO TO 2.

NO

Replace the CVT shift selector. Refer to CVT SHIFT SELECTOR : Removal & Installation .

NO

Inspect the shift lock system for malfunctions. Refer to Component Function Check .

Check the following during engine running.

1. When the shift selector button is pressed without applying forward/backward force to the shift selector at "P", "R", "N", "D" or "Ds" positions, there should be no "sticking" on the shift selector button operation.
2. Check that the back-up lamps do not illuminate when the shift selector is in the "P" or "N" position.
3. Check that the engine can be started with the shift selector in the "P" and "N" positions only.
4. Check that the transaxle is locked completely when the shift selector is in the "P" position.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

INSPECTION END

NO

Check the shift cable adjustment. Refer to Work Procedure .