Lexus GS 350 Owner's Manual page 233

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4-2. Driving procedures
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 prob-
lem with the shift lock system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immedi-
ately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that the shift lever
can be shifted.
Releasing the shift lock:
Press the parking brake switch to check that the parking brake is set. (P. 235)
1
Parking brake indicator will come on.
Turn the engine switch off.
2
Depress the brake pedal.
3
GS350/GS300

Press the shift lock override button.
4
The shift lever can be shifted while the button
is pressed.
GS F

Pry the cover up with a flathead screwdriver
4
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 button
is pressed.
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