a brake shift interlock actuator that is integral to the selector lever assembly.
The selector lever assembly:
locks the transmission selector lever in the P position when the ignition switch is in the LOCK position.
requires the transmission selector lever to be in the P position to turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
The steering wheel:
has SelectShift™ paddle switches mounted to it that allow the driver to manually shift the transmission.
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION > EXTERNAL CONTROLS - SYSTEM OPERATION
AND COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
System Operation
The transmission has 5 range positions P, R, N, D and S with SelectShift™ paddle switches mounted on the steering wheel.
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION > EXTERNAL CONTROLS - SYSTEM OPERATION
AND COMPONENT DESCRIPTION > PARK
In the PARK position:
there is no powerflow through the transmission.
the parking pawl locks the output shaft
the engine may be started.
the ignition key may be removed.
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION > EXTERNAL CONTROLS - SYSTEM OPERATION
AND COMPONENT DESCRIPTION > REVERSE
In the REVERSE position:
the vehicle may be operated in a rearward direction, at a reduced gear ratio.
engine braking will occur.
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