Shiftlock
The automatic transmission's shiftlock feature helps prevent inadvertently moving the gear selector between different positions.
There are two different types of shiftlock: mechanical and automatic.
Mechanical shiftlock
The gear selector can be moved back and forth freely between N and D. There is a mechanical shiftlock for the other positions.
To move the gear selector to between P, R, N and D, press the button on the front of the gear selector (see the illustration).
Automatic shiftlock
From Park – P
In order to move the gear selector from the P position, the brake pedal must be depressed and the ignition must be in mode II.
From neutral – N
If the gear selector is in N and the vehicle has been stationary for more than 3 seconds (regardless of whether or not the engine is running), the shiftlock feature will lock the gear selector in this position.
In order to move the gear selector from the N position, the brake pedal must be depressed and the ignition must be in mode II.
Shiftlock override
If the vehicle cannot be driven (e.g., due to a discharged battery), the shiftlock feature has to be overridden in order to move the gear selector from the P or D positions into N so that the vehicle can be moved. To do so:
Lift away the rubber mat on the bottom of the storage compartment in front of the gear selector to expose the small hole for overriding the shiftlock feature.
Press a small screwdriver or similar item into the hole and hold it down.
Press the button on the front side of the gear selector and move the selector to the N position. Release the button and remove the screwdriver from the hole.
- Put the rubber mat back into place.