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202 4-2. Driving procedures While the engine switch is in ON and the brake pedal * , shift the shift lever while pushing the shift release Shift the shift lever while pushing the shift release button Shift the shift lever nor- mally. When shifting the shift lever * : For the vehicle to be able to be shifted from P, the brake pedal first, the shift lock will not be ■ Shift lock system The shift lock system is a system to prevent accidental operation of the shift lever in starting. The shift lever can be shifted from P only when the engine switch is in ON, the brake pedal is depressed and the shift release button is pushed. ■ If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P First, check whether the brake pedal is being depressed. If the shift lever cannot be shifted even though the brake pedal is depressed and the shift release but- ton is pushed, there may be a prob- lem with the shift lock system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately. The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that the shift lever can be shifted. 1 Pull the parking brake switch to check that the parking brake is set. ( 2 Turn the engine switch to OFF. 3 Depress the brake pedal. 4 Pry the cover up with a flathead screwdriver or equivalent tool. To prevent damage to the cover, cover the tip of the screwdriver with a rag. 5 Press and hold the shift lock override button and then push the button on the shift knob. Shifting the shift lever |