Ignition Park Lock
This vehicle is equipped with an ignition park lock, which requires the transmission to be in PARK before the ignition can be turned to OFF. This helps prevent the driver from unintentionally leaving the vehicle without placing the transmission in PARK. This system also locks the transmission in PARK when the ignition is in the OFF mode.
NOTE:
The transmission will NOT lock in PARK when the ignition is in ACC (even though the engine will be off). Make sure the transmission is in PARK and the ignition is OFF (not in ACC) before exiting the vehicle.
Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI)
This vehicle is equipped with BTSI, which keeps the transmission shift selector in PARK unless the brakes are applied. To move the transmission out of PARK, the engine must be running and the brake pedal must be pressed. The brake pedal must also be pressed to shift from NEUTRAL to FORWARD or REVERSE when the vehicle is stopped or moving at low speed.
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