Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus having a first steering column member with a first confronting surface. The apparatus also includes a second steering column member engaged with the first steering column member for one of pivoting and telescoping movement. The first and second steering column members can be engaged for both telescoping and tilting adjusting movement. The second steering column member includes a second confronting surface engageable with the first confronting surface. The first and second confronting surfaces cooperate with one another to limit the relative movement between the first and second steering column members. The apparatus also includes a bumper disposed between the first and second confronting surfaces to absorb impact of the first and second confronting surfaces substantially contacting one another during the adjusting movement. The bumper is fixedly connected to one of the first and second steering column members in a snap-fit connection.

Abstract: The invention provides a brake-transmission interlock system for a vehicle. The brake-transmission interlock system prevents the driver from shifting out of a park transmission position with a selector lever unless at least one brake of the vehicle is engaged. The brake-transmission interlock system includes a locking member operable to move to a locked position wherein movement of the selector lever is prevented. The locking member can move to the locked position from an unlocked position wherein the selector lever is moveable to shift out of the park transmission position. The brake-transmission interlock system also includes an indicating device operable to communicate a signal corresponding to the park transmission position to the driver. The locking member is in the locked position prior to the signal being communicated.