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At
feast Once a Year
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CHECK
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OR SERVICE
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WHAT TO DO
Brake Transmission
Shift Interlock-BTS:
Steering Column Lock
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CA UTlON:
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\ When .you are doing this check,
the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you
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or others could be iniured. Follow the steps below.
1.
Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on
2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see "Parking Brake" in the Index if necessary).
NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move.
3.
With the engine off, turn the key to the Run position, but don't start the engine. Without
a level surface.
applying the regular brake,
try
to move the shift lever out of
P
(Park) with normal effort. If
the shift lever moves out of
P
(Park), your vehicle's BTSI needs service.
While parked, and with the parking brake set,
try
to turn the key to LOCK in each shift lever
position.
With an automatic transmission, the key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in
With a manual transmission, the key should turn
to
LOCK only when you press the key
On vehicles with a key release button,
try
to turn the key to LOCK without pressing the button.
The key should turn to LOCK only
with
the key button depressed. On all vehicles, the key
should come out only in LOCK.
P
(Park).
release button.
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