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Shift Interlock System

Shift interlock system prevents shift lever from being moved from Park unless brake pedal is depressed and accelerator pedal is in idle position. Voltage is provided from interlock control unit to shift lock solenoid when ignition is on. See Fig 1 . In case of a malfunction, shift lever can be released by placing ignition key in key release slot near shift lever and pushing down. See Figure .

Fig 1: Locating Shift Interlock System Components
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