2007 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 751

If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever (c) Towing with sling type truck (c) Towing with sling type truck NOTICE Do not tow with sling type truck, either from the front or rear. This may cause body damage. 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. Make sure the engine is off and the parking brake is applied. 2. Pry up the cover with a flathead screwdriver or equivalent. 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- 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. 331