2001 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 239

'01 AVALON U (L/O 0008) If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever (column shift) 3. Insert your finger into the push down the shift lock button. You can shift out position only while pushing ton. 4. Shift into "N" position. 5. Insert the cover. hole to override of "P" the but- If you cannot shift the selector lever out of "P" position to other positions even though the brake pedal is depressed, use the shift lock override button as follows: 1. Turn the ignition key to position. Make sure the brake is set. "LOCK" parking 3. Insert the screwdriver or equivalent into the hole to pull down the shift lock override button. You can shift out of "P" position only while pushing the button. 4. Shift into "N" position. 5. Insert the cover. 6. Start the engine. For your safety, keep the brake pedal depressed. Be sure to have the system checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. 6. Start the engine. For your safety, keep the brake pedal depressed. Be sure to have the system checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. 2. Pry up the cover with a flat −bladed screwdriver or equivalent. 2001 MY AVALON (OM22491U) 239