2000 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 160

'00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) "Column shift type Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of incorrect operation. This means you can only shift out of "P" position when the brake pedal is depressed (with the ignition switch in "ON" position and the selector lever pulled toward you). (a) Selector lever The shift position is displayed on the instrument cluster. P: Parking, engine starting and key removal R: Reverse N: Neutral With the brake pedal depressed, shift while pilling the selector lever toward you. (The ignition switch must be in "ON" position.) Overdrive switch Selector lever D: Normal driving (with overdrive on) 2: Stronger engine braking L: Maximum engine braking Shift while pulling the selector lever toward you. Shift normally. 160