If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake pedal, there may be a problem with the shift lock system (a system to prevent accidental operation of the shift lever). Have the vehicle inspected by your toyota dealer immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that the shift lever can be shifted:
Vehicles with a smart key system: turn the engine switch to accessory mode.
To prevent damage to the cover, cover the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.

The shift lever can be shifted while the button is pressed.

If the engine
will not start
If the electronic key does
not operate properly
(vehicles with a
smart key system)Disassembly
Hint:
When removing the ornament plate and emblem, heat the
radiator grille, ornament plate and emblem using a heat light.
Standard heating temperature
Notice:
Do not heat the radiator grille, ornament plate and
emblem excessively.
Remove hood to radiator grille seal
Remove th ...
Refrigerant line
Components (2005/11-2006/01)
Components (2006/01- )
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Opening/closing the back
door (vehicles without
power back door)
■ Open
Raise the back door while
pressing up the back door
opener switch.
■ Close
Lower the back door using the
back door handle A, and make
sure to push the back door
down from the outside to close
it.
Be careful not to pull the back door
sideways when closing the back
door with the handle.
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