Lexus RX 450h Owner's Manual page 255

Shifting the shift lever
While the power switch is in ON
mode, move the shift lever with the
brake pedal depressed.
When shifting the shift lever between P
and D, make sure that the vehicle is com-
pletely stopped.
Shift lock system
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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 power switch is in ON mode and
the brake pedal is being depressed.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
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First, check whether the brake pedal is
being depressed.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your
foot on the brake pedal, there may be a
problem with the shift lock system. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
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4-2. Driving procedures
The following steps may be used as an
emergency measure to ensure that the shift
lever can be shifted.
Releasing the shift lock:
1 Turn the power switch to ON mode and
check that the parking brake is set.
(P.248, 257)
2 Turn the power switch to off.
Depress the brake pedal.
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4 Pry the cover up with a flathead screw-
driver or equivalent tool.
To prevent damage to the cover, cover the
tip of the screwdriver with a rag.
Press the shift lock override button.
5
The shift lever can be shifted while the but-
ton is pressed.
WARNING
To prevent an accident when releas-
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ing the shift lock
Before pressing the shift lock override
button, make sure to set the parking
brake and depress the brake pedal.
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