Shift Lock System

2003 Hyundai Accent GL, 2D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Shift Lock System
  1. Check that under the following conditions, the shift lever cannot be moved from the "P" position to any other position.

    IGNITION KEY POSITION: "ON" BRAKE PEDAL: NOT DEPRESSED BUTTON: PRESSED 

    Fig 1: Checking Shifter Operation With Brake Pedal Not Depressed
    G00967895Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  2. Check that under the following conditions, the shift lever can be moved from the "P" position to other position.

IGNITION KEY POSITION: "ON" BRAKE PEDAL: DEPRESSED BUTTON: PRESSED 

Fig 2: Checking Shifter Operation With Brake Pedal Depressed
G00967896Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
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