Toyota Avalon Service & Repair Manual: On-vehicle Inspection

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

PROCEDURE

1. SECURE VEHICLE

(a) Fully apply the parking brake and chock a wheel.

CAUTION:

• Make sure to apply the parking brake and chock a wheel before performing this procedure.
• If the vehicle is not secure and the shift lever is moved to N, the vehicle may suddenly move, possibly resulting in an accident or serious injury.

2. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY OPERATION

(a) Turn the engine switch on (IG).

(b) Depress the brake pedal and check that the engine can be started when the shift lever is in N or P, but cannot be started in any other position.

(c) Check that the back-up lights come on when the shift lever is moved to R, but do not come on with the shift lever in any other position.

If the operation is not as specified, check the park/neutral position switch assembly.

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