2001 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 128

'01 AVALON U (L/O 0008) "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.) Shift while pulling the selector lever toward you. Overdrive switch Selector lever D: Normal driving (with overdrive on) 2: Stronger engine braking L: Maximum engine braking Shift normally. 128 2001 MY AVALON (OM22491U)