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Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Description


The Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI) system prevents the driver from shifting out of PARK without simultaneously pressing the brake pedal.

The de-energized BTSI solenoid locks the automatic transaxle control lever. The de-energized BTSI solenoid releases the automatic transaxle control lever when pressure is applied to the brake pedal.