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4. Check the Ignition Key Lock (vehicles with an ignition key lock)

Fig 1: Identifying Selector Lever Release Button
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1. Check 4.:

-- Insert the key into the ignition lock.

-- Start the engine.

-- Move the selector lever into "D/S".

-- Turn off the ignition and leave the key inside the ignition lock.

Specified Values

2. Check 4.:

-- Insert the key into the ignition lock.

-- Start the engine.

-- Move the selector lever into "N".

-- Turn off the ignition and leave the key inside the ignition lock.

-- Open the driver door.

Specified Values

-- Remove the key.

Specified Values 

If the specified values are not obtained:

-- Make sure the selector lever handle is installed correctly. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER HANDLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Perform "Guided Fault Finding" see Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.