CVT System Description - Shift Lock System (CVT)
Shift Lever
The shift lever is a floor-positioned straight 5 positions/modes (P, R, N, D, S) type. The shift lever equips the shift lock function to prevent mishandling when selecting the positions/modes.
Also, the park pin switch is used for one of the key interlock system and installed on the shift lever, and sends the parking position signal (shift lever is in P position/mode) to the body control module.
Shift Lock System
The shift lock system prevents the shift lever from moving unless certain conditions are met. The shift lock solenoid is normally OFF. After starting the engine in P position/mode, the shift lock stop prevents the shift lever from moving to any other positions/modes from P position/mode. When the brake pedal is pressed and the accelerator pedal is not pressed, the PCM commands the shift lock solenoid ON; the shift lock solenoid plunger in the shift lock solenoid pulls the shift lock stop to release the lock pin. Pressing the shift lever button allows the shift lever to move to any other positions/modes. When the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are pressed at the same time, the PCM does not command the shift lock solenoid ON and the shift lock system remains locked.
Shift Lock Release
When the shift lock system does not operate due to mechanical or electrical problems, you can unlock the shift lock temporarily by inserting the mechanical key into the shift lock release hole and pressing the shift lock release. When the shift lock release is pressed, the shift lock stop releases the lock pin, and the shift lever can move to any other positions/modes.