Shift Lock System; If The Shift Lever Cannot Be Shifted From P; Reverse Warning Buzzer - Toyota Avanza Owner's Manual

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 engine switch is in the
"ON" position 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
Toyota dealer immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that
the shift lever can be shifted.
Releasing the shift lock:
Set the parking brake.
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Turn the engine switch to the "LOCK" position.
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Depress the brake pedal.
3
Press the shift lock override button.
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The shift lever can be shifted while the
button is pressed.

Reverse warning buzzer

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When shifting into R, a buzzer will sound to inform the driver that the shift
lever is in R.
WARNING
When driving on slippery road surfaces
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Do not accelerate or shift gears suddenly.
Sudden changes in engine braking may cause the vehicle to spin or skid,
resulting in an accident.
To prevent an accident when releasing the shift lock
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Before pressing the shift lock override button, make sure to set the parking
brake and depress the brake pedal. If the accelerator pedal is accidentally
depressed instead of the brake pedal when the shift lock override button is
pressed and the shift lever is shifted out of P, the vehicle may suddenly
start, possibly leading to an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
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