Inspection and Adjustment: Inspection

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With the shift selector handle in the "P" position, turn the ignition switch to the ON position with the engine OFF.

Confirm that the following conditions apply.

The shift selector handle can be moved from the "P" position only when the brake pedal is depressed.
The shift selector handle stops at each position with the feel of engagement when it is moved through all the positions.
There is no excessive effort, sticking, noise or rattle.
The actual position of the shift selector handle matches the position shown by the position indicator and the A/T body.
The back-up lamps illuminate only when the shift selector handle is placed in the "R" position.
The back-up lamps do not illuminate when the shift selector handle is pushed against the "R" position when in the "P" or "N" position.
The engine can only be started with the shift selector handle in the "P" and "N" positions.
The A/T is locked completely when shift selector handle is in the "P" position.