Forcible Release Of Shift Lock

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 is pressed in this state, stopper is forcibly pressed into shift lock unit, and then it becomes possible to release shift lock.

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To release the shift lock forcibly and shift the selector lever from "P" position to other positions, follow the steps below.

Turn ignition switch OFF.
Apply parking brake.
Remove shift lock cover and press the shift lock release button using suitable tool.

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Press and hold the selector lever knob button and move the selector lever from "P" position to other positions while press the shift lock release button.