REREV

Car advice put simply.

  • Articles
  • Cars
    • Celebrity car collections
    • Car years to avoid
    • OBD2 codes
  • Engines
    • Firing orders
  • Tires
    • Tire and store reviews
  • Glossary
  • Statistics

Shift lock/starter safety switch definition and meaning

a close up of a steering wheel in a car.
A beautiful woman in a red jacket sitting in a car.
Lilit Farmazian August 19, 2022 |

Auto shift lock/starter safety switch is a device that is installed in the shifter assembly of a vehicle. It is designed to prevent the engine from starting unless the shifter is in the proper position. This safety feature is important because it can help to prevent accidental or unauthorized starting of the vehicle. The switch also helps to ensure that the engine is not started while the vehicle is in gear, which could cause damage to the transmission.

Previous post: ATTS
Next post: Automated manual transmission
  • Lilit Farmazian
    Lilit Farmazian

    Lilit is a seasoned content editor with a keen eye for detail and a passion for crafting compelling narratives in the automotive realm. With a career spanning several years, she has dedicated herself to refining and perfecting the written word.

    Recent Posts
    Bead definition and meaning
    Rim flange definition and meaning
    LEV definition and meaning
REREV logo

Website

  • About
  • Editorial Guidelines
  • Contact
  • Terms
  • Privacy

Car Insights

  • Years to avoid
  • Collections
  • Statistics
  • Glossary

© 2025 REREV. All rights reserved.