Manual Transmission/Transaxle: Description and Operation

Manual Transmission System Description

Neutral Position Switch

The change lever assembly has a neutral position switch. When the transmission is shifted to neutral, the shift arm pushes the steel ball of the neutral position switch and turns the switch ON. The vehicle has an Auto Idle Stop system, and the signal from the neutral position switch is one of the conditions for auto idle stop.










Back-Up Light Switch

When the transmission is in reverse, the reverse shift piece pushes the steel ball of the back-up light switch and turns the switch ON. The vehicle has an Auto Idle Stop system, and the signal from the back-up light switch is one of the conditions for auto idle stop.