Forcible Release Of Shift Lock
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Nissan 370Z. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
When an electrical or mechanical malfunction occurs in shift lock system, selector lever shift operation from the "P" position becomes impossible. When shift lock release button (A) is pressed in this state, stopper (B) is forcibly pressed into shift lock unit, and then it becomes possible to release shift lock. By this operation, shift operation becomes possible when a malfunction occurs in shift lock system.
CAUTION:
Never use shift lock release button except when select lever is inoperative when depressing brake pedal while ignition switch is ON.