Operation Method [12/2017 - ]: Procedure

SECURE VEHICLE
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn the engine switch off and use wheel chocks to secure the vehicle.
  WARNING:
  During power failure, make sure use wheel chocks to secure the vehicle as the parking brake cannot be used.

PARKING LOCK FORCED RELEASE

Remove the upper console panel assembly.
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [12/2017 - 10/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [10/2020 - 10/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [10/2022 - 10/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [10/2023 - ]

While the brake pedal is depressed, use a tool to turn the hexagonal portion approximately 60° clockwise and release the parking lock.

NOTE:

If excessively large amounts of torque is applied, parts may be damaged.
If rotated in the opposite direction, parts may be damaged.

HINT:

Torque required to release lock: Approx. 9.0 N.m (92 kgf/cm, 80 in.lbf)
After it is released, the hexagonal portion will return to its original position but the parking lock will stay released.

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Release Parking Lock

PARKING LOCK
1. After finishing the procedure, press the parking switch with the engine switch turned on (IG) to activate the parking lock.