If The Shift Lever Cannot Be Shifted From P (Vehicles With An Automatic Transmission); If The Shift Lever Cannot; Transmission) - Toyota 2016 Tacoma Owner's Manual

If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
(vehicles with an automatic transmission)
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake
pedal, there may be a problem with the shift lock system (a sys-
tem to prevent accidental operation of the shift lever). 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
Set the parking brake.
2
Vehicles without a smart key system:
Turn the engine switch to the "ACC" position.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode.
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.
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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