Montero XLS 4WD V6-3.5L SOHC (2001)
Shifter A/T: Testing and Inspection
SELECTOR LEVER OPERATION CHECK
1. Apply the parking brake, and check that the selector lever moves smoothly and accurately to each range position.
2. Check that the engine starts when the selector lever is at the N or P position, and that it does not start when the selector lever is in any other
position.
3. Start the engine, release the parking brake, and check that the vehicle moves forward when the selector lever is moved from N range to D, 3, 2 or L
range or to 1st or 2nd gear in Sports mode, and that the vehicle reverses when the selector lever is moved to R range.
4. Stop the engine.
5. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, and check that the backup lamp illuminates and the buzzer sounds when the selector lever is shifted
from P to R range.
NOTE: The A/T key interlock and shift lock mechanisms are provided so that the selector lever cannot be moved from the P position If the
ignition switch is at a position other than the LOCK (OFF) position and the brake pedal is not depressed.
TRANSFER SHIFT LEVER OPERATION CHECK
1. Check that the transfer shift lever moves smoothly and correctly to each transfer position when the lever is pushed downwards and moved.
2. Apply the parking brake, turn the ignition switch to the ON position and move the selector lever to N range.