Transmission selector lever interlock solenoid operation
When the driver first enters the vehicle and turns the ignition switch to the "ON" position, the transmission selector lever position indicator "P" will flash. If the driver then applies the brake pedal while the transmission selector lever position indicator "P" is flashing, the driver will then be able to move the transmission selector lever out of the "P" position.
Once the transmission selector lever has been moved out of the "P" position, the transmission selector lever interlock solenoid will de-energize after 5 seconds. If the transmission selector lever is moved back into the "P" position before the 5 seconds have elapsed, the transmission selector lever interlock solenoid will de-energize as soon as the transmission selector lever detects it is in the "P" position.
If the transmission selector lever is moved into a gear selection position for longer than 5 seconds and then returned to the "P" position whilst the brake pedal is applied. The transmission selector lever interlock solenoid will remain de-energized and the transmission selector lever position indicator "P" will flash. The driver must release and re-apply the brake pedal to allow the transmission selector lever to be moved from the "P" position.
If the driver runs the vehicle for a short period of time, with the brake pedal applied and then turns the vehicle off without moving the transmission selector lever out of the "P" position. The driver will not be able to remove the key from the ignition switch, until the brake pedal has been released.