Shift Lock

The automatic transmission's shiftlock function helps prevent inadvertently moving the gear selector between different positions. There are two types of shiftlocks: mechanical and automatic.

Mechanical Shift Lock

Shift lock for vehicles with large gear selectors.

The gear selector can be moved back and forth between N and D. The other positions have a shiftlock that is operated using the lock button on the gear selector.

Press and hold the shiftlock button and move the gear selector forward or backward between P, R, N and D.

Automatic Shift Lock

The automatic shift lock has a separate safety system.

From Park - P or Neutral - N

To move the gear selector from P or N to another gear selector position, the brake pedal must be depressed and the ignition in mode II. For vehicles with the small gear selector, the engine must be running.

If the gear selector is in N and the vehicle has been stationary for at least 3 seconds (with or without the engine running), the gear selector will be locked in that position.

Messages on the Instrument Panel

If the gear selector is locked in position a message will appear in the instrument panel e.g.

Gear selector lever: Press the brake pedal to activate the gear selector lever.

There is no mechanical shiftlock function.¹

¹ Applies to vehicles with a small gear selector