FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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External Controls

Shift Cable
The shift cable is a unit and is installed new as such during repair. Selector Lever





Selector Lever Positions





Selector Lever Lock
The selector lever lock can be moved mechanically out of position "P" when for example the battery is disconnected or completely discharged.
Using a ball point pen or similar item as an unlocking lever, push forwards and hold in position.
Move the selector lever out of position "P".

NOTE: If the selector lever is moved back to "P" it is re-locked.

Overdrive Spring Loaded Button





The overdrive function (preventing the transaxle from shifting into fourth gear) can be switched off using the spring loaded button on the selector lever knob. The corresponding indicator lamp in the instrument panel lights up showing that the overdrive function is switched off.
To activate overdrive function, press the button again and the lamp will go out.

Selector Lever Spring Loaded Button





To move the lever from park position and to engage "R", "2", or "P", the ignition lock must be set to "II", the foot brake must be depressed and the spring loaded side button pressed in.