Forcible Release Of Shift Lock

When battery voltage decreases or an electrical/mechanical malfunction occurs in the shift lock system, the selector lever cannot be operated in "P" position. When shift lock release rod (A) is pressed in this state, lock lever (B) is forcibly rotated, and then it becomes possible to release shift lock.

Fig 1: Forcible Release Of Shift Lock When Battery Voltage Decreases Or An Electrical/Mechanical Malfunction
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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.
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Apply parking brake.
3. Press the shift lock release button (1) with suitable tool.
4. 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.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Press Shift Lock Release Button
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