If You Cannot Shift Automatic Transmission Selector Lever - Toyota Celica 1997 Owner's Manual

CAUTION
!
Use extreme caution when towing
vehicles. Avoid sudden starts or
erratic driving maneuvers
would place excessive stress on the
emergency towing hook or eyelet and
towing cable or chain. The hook or
eyelet and towing cable or chain may
break and cause serious injury or
damage.
NOTICE
Use only a cable or chain specifically
intended for use in towing vehicles.
Securely fasten the cable or chain to
the towing eyelet provided.
Before towing, release the parking brake
and put the transmission in neutral (manu-
al) or "N" (automatic). The key must be in
"ACC" (engine off) or "ON" (engine run-
ning).
CAUTION
!
If the engine is not running, the power
assist for the brakes and steering will
not work so steering and braking will
be much harder than usual.
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If you cannot shift automatic
transmission selector lever
which
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
button as follows:
1. Turn the ignition key to "LOCK"
position. Make sure the parking brake
is set.
2. Pry up the cover with a flat-bladed
screwdriver or equivalent.
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3. Insert your finger into the hole to
push down the shift lock override but-
ton. You can shift out of "P" position
only while pushing the button.
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.
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