Shift Lock Operation At P Position
When brake pedal is not depressed (no selector operation allowed)
When the brake pedal is not depressed with the push-button ignition switch ON, the shift lock solenoid
is OFF (not energized) and the solenoid rod
is extended with spring.
The connecting lock lever
is located at the position shown below in the figure when the solenoid rod is extended. It prevents the movement of the detent rod
. The selector lever cannot be shifted from the "P" position for this reason.
When brake pedal is depressed (selector lever operation allowed)
The shift lock solenoid
is turned ON (energized) when the brake pedal is depressed with the push-button ignition switch ON. The solenoid rod
is compressed with the electromagnetic force. The connecting lock lever
rotates when the solenoid rod is compressed. Therefore, the detent rod
can be moved. The selector lever can be shifted to other positions for this reason.