On-vehicle inspection
1. CHECK SHIFT LOCK OPERATION
(a) Move the shift lever to the P position.
(b) Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
(c) Check that the shift lever cannot be moved to any position other than P.
(d) Turn the ignition switch to the on position, depress the brake pedal and check that the shift lever can be moved to another position. If operation can not be done as specified, inspect the shift lock control unit.
2. CHECK SHIFT LOCK RELEASE BUTTON OPERATION
(a) Using a small screwdriver, remove the shift lock release cover.
(b) When operating the shift lever with the shift lock release button pressed, check that the lever can be moved to any position other than P.
If operation can not be done as specified, check the shift lever assembly installation condition.
3. CHECK KEY INTERLOCK OPERATION
(a) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
(b) Depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever to any position other than P.
(c) Check that the ignition key cannot be turned to the LOCK position.
(d) Move the shift lever to the P position, turn the ignition key to the LOCK position and check that the ignition key can be removed.
If operation cannot be done as specified, inspect the shift lock control unit.
4. INSPECT SHIFT LOCK CONTROL UNIT ASSEMBLY
(a) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
HINT: Do not disconnect the shift lock control unit assembly connector.
Voltage
(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
HINT: Do not disconnect the shift lock control unit assembly connector.
If operation cannot be done as specified, replace the shift lever assembly.
Resistance
5. INSPECT KEY INTER LOCK SOLENOID
(a) Disconnect the solenoid connector.
(b) Connect KLS+ (4) terminal to the batteries' positive (+) terminal and KLS (3) terminal to the battery negative (-) terminal, and apply about 12 V between KLS+ - KLS- terminals.
(c) Check that operation noise can be heard from the solenoid.
If the solenoid does not operate, replace the solenoid.
6. INSPECT SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID
(a) Disconnect the solenoid connector.
(b) Connect SSL+ (2) terminal to the batteries' positive (+) terminal, and SLS- (1) terminal to the battery negative (-) terminal, and apply about 12 V between SLL+-SLS- terminals.
(c) Check that operation noise can be heard from the solenoid.
If the solenoid does not operate, replace the solenoid.
If the engine will not
start
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures
are being followed (, 228), consider each of the following
points:
The engine will not start even though the starter motor operates
normally.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
There may not be sufficien ...
Installing child restraints
Follow the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions.
Firmly secure child restraints to the rear seats using the LATCH
anchors or a seat belt. Attach the top tether strap when installing
a child restraint.
The lap/shoulder belt can be used if your child restraint sy ...
Headlight dimmer switch
COMPONENTS
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN LOWER COVER
2. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN UPPER COVER
3. REMOVE HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the connector.
Release the claw fitting and remove the headlight
dimmer switch assembly.
INSPECTION
1. HEADLIGHT DI ...