"P" Position Retaining Mechanism (Ignition Switch Lock)

When ignition switch is not in the ON position, power is not applied to the shift lock solenoid in the shift lock unit. This causes shift lock state, and then "P" position is retained.

When an actuating system in the shift lock unit has a malfunction, selector lever is unable to operate from the "P" position even when pressing the brake pedal with the ignition switch ON. However, when pressing the shift lock release button, slider A is forcibly pressed into the shift lock unit. This allows shift lock to be released and selector lever enables the select operation from the "P" position.