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System Check

  1. Tilt column to full up position. Ensure parking brake is set. Turn lock cylinder to OFF-LOCK position. Remove key. Try to move shift lever out of Park. If shift lever can be moved out of Park, perform appropriate ADJUSTMENT procedure.
  2. Insert key. Turn lock cylinder to RUN position. Try to move shift lever out of Park. If shift lever can be moved out of Park, perform appropriate ADJUSTMENT procedure. Depress brake pedal. Move shift lever to Neutral. If shift lever cannot be moved out of Park, perform appropriate ADJUSTMENT procedure.
  3. Try to turn lock cylinder to OFF-LOCK position. Ignition switch should stop turning before reaching the OFF-LOCK position, and the key should not be able to be removed. If system does not operate as specified, perform appropriate ADJUSTMENT procedure.
  4. With key in same position as in previous step (just before OFF-LOCK position), place shift lever in Park. Turn lock cylinder toward RUN position, then to OFF-LOCK position. Remove key. Insert key. Tilt column to full down position and repeat all steps of SYSTEM CHECK. If system cannot be operated as specified, perform appropriate ADJUSTMENT procedure.
NOTE: Ensure park lock cable locking tab is fully seated into ignition cylinder lock housing. Replace cable if lock tab is damaged.
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