2001 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 124

'01 AVALON U (L/O 0008) Automatic transmission "Floor 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 lock release button depressed). (a) Selector lever The shift position is also displayed on the instrument cluster. P: Parking, engine starting and key removal R: Reverse N: Neutral D: Normal driving (with overdrive on) With the brake pedal depressed, shift while holding the lock release button in. (The ignition switch must be in "ON" position.) Shift while holding the lock release button in. Lock release button To prevent misshifting Selector lever Overdrive switch 2: Stronger engine braking L: Maximum engine braking Shift normally. 124 2001 MY AVALON (OM22491U)