Park Lock Cable
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Firebird, 2002 Chevrolet Camaro, 2001 Pontiac Firebird, and 2001 Chevrolet Camaro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The park lock cable prevents the gearshift lever from being moved out of the Park position unless the ignition lock cylinder is out of the LOCK position. It also prevents the lock cylinder from being turned to the LOCK position unless the gearshift lever is in the Park position. This is accomplished by a park lock cable connected between the lock cylinder and gearshift lever.