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Key Interlock Mechanism Check/Adjustment

  1. Carry out the following check.
    KEY INTERLOCK MECHANISM CHECK/ADJUSTMENT

    Inspection procedure Check conditions Items to be checked (Normal conditions)
    1 Brake pedal: Depress Ignition switch position: LOCK (OFF) or removed The selector lever cannot be moved out of P position.
    2 Ignition switch position: ON The selector lever can be moved from P position to other positions smoothly.
    3 Transmission range: Other than P The ignition switch cannot be turned to the LOCK (OFF) position.
    4 Transmission range: P The ignition switch can be turned to the LOCK (OFF) position smoothly.
  2. If the normal conditions are not obtained after performing the above operations, install the key interlock cable in the following procedures (Automatic adjustment).
    1. Disconnect the key interlock cable connection (selector lever side). Refer to CVT KEY INTERLOCK AND SHIFT LOCK MECHANISMS .
      CAUTION: Leave the ignition switch in the LOCK (OFF) position until the key interlock cable installation is completed.
    2. Move the selector lever to the P position and turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (OFF) position.
    3. Install the tip of the key interlock cable to the lock cam of the selector lever assembly, taking care not to twist the inner cable.
    4. Install the adjuster case with its lock guide pulled up (unlocked).
    5. Securely push down the lock guide to lock it.
NOTE: The lock position of the key interlock cable is automatically adjusted by a spring.
Fig 1: Installing Key Interlock Cable
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