If You Cannot Shift Automatic Transmission Selector Lever - Toyota Avalon 2005 Operating Manual

(c) Towing with sling
type truck
(c) Towing with sling type truck
NOTICE
Do not tow with sling type truck, ei-
ther from the front or rear. This may
cause body damage.
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'05 AVALON_U (L/O 0501)
If you cannot shift automatic
transmission selector lever
If you cannot shift the selector lever
out of "P" position to other positions
even though the brake pedal is de-
pressed, use the shift lock override but-
ton as follows:
1. Make sure the engine is off and the
parking brake is applied.
2. Pry up the cover with a flat- bladed
screwdriver or equivalent.
3. Insert your finger into the hole to
push down the shift lock override
button. You can shift out of "P"
position only while pushing the but-
ton.
4. Shift into "N" position.
5. Insert the cover.
6. Start the engine. For your safety,
keep the brake pedal depressed.
Be sure to have the system checked by
your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
2005 AVALON from Jan. '05 Prod. (OM41408U)