If The Shift Lever Cannot Be Shifted From P (Except Manual Transmission) - Toyota RAV4 2013 Owner's Manual

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
(except manual 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:
Set the parking brake.
1
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system:
2
Turn the engine switch to the "ACC" position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system:
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Depress the brake pedal.
3
Pry the cover up with a flathead
4
screwdriver or equivalent tool.
To prevent damage to the cover,
cover the tip of the screwdriver with
a rag.
Press the shift lock override
5
button.
The shift lever can be shifted while
the button is pressed.