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Final Verification Testing:

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Jeep Patriot and 2013 Jeep Compass. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
ACTION  EXPECTED RESPONSE 
1. With the Key removed, try to shift out of "PARK". 1. Shifter CANNOT be shifted out of "PARK".
2. Insert the Key into the WIN and leave it at "LOCK." Try to move the shifter out of "Park". 2. Shifter CANNOT be shifted out of "PARK".
3. Turn the Key to the "ON" position, with foot off of brake pedal. 3. Shifter CANNOT be shifted out of "PARK".
4. Turn the Key to the "ON" position and depress the brake pedal. 4. Shifter CAN be shifted out of "PARK".
5. Leave shifter in any gear other than "PARK" and try to return the Key to the "LOCK" position. 5. Key CANNOT fully return to "LOCK" and cannot be removed.
6. Return the shifter to "PARK" and try to remove the Key. 6. Key CAN be removed.