Starter Switch Check
Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
move suddenly.
If
it does, you
or
others could be
injured. Follow the steps below.
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A
CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, the vehicle coul
move suddenly.
If
it
does, you or others could be
injured. Follow the steps below.
1.
Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle.
2.
Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking
Brake” in the Index if necessary) and the
regular brake.
NOTE:
Do
not use the accelerator pedal, and be
ready to turn off the engine immediately if
it
starts.
3.
Try to start
the
engine in each gear. The starter
should work only in PARK (P)
or
NEUTRAL
(N),
If
the starter works in any other position, your vehicle
needs service.
1.
Before you start, be sure you haw
-
nough room
around the vehicle. It should be parKed on a
level surface.
2.
Firmly apply the parking brake (see “Parking Brake”
in the Index if necessary).
NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake
immediately if the vehicle begins to move.
3.
With the engine off, turn the key
to
the ON position,
but don’t start the engine. Without applying the
regular brake,
try
to move
the
shift lever
out
of
PARK
(P)
with normal effort. If the shift lever
moves
out
of PARK (P), your vehicle’s BTSI
needs service.
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