Functional Check

With ignition key removed, ensure gear selector cannot be moved from Park. Insert key in ignition switch.
Turn ignition on. Ensure gear selector can only be moved with brake pedal pressed down. Move gear selector to Reverse.
Ensure ignition key cannot be removed. Move gear selector to Park. Ensure it is now possible to remove ignition key.
If shift-lock system does not operate as described, check gear selector, shift-lock solenoid and control cable.
On RX7, slide back override button. On 929, place gear selector in Park. Push ignition key on shift-lock button on shifter console.
On all models, if gear selector cannot be moved out of Park, adjust or replace shift-lock actuator. To adjust shift-lock actuator, see appropriate article in TRANSMISSION SERVICING section.

Fig 1: View Of MPV Emergency Override Link

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