Toyota Hiace User Manual

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4-2. Driving procedures
While the engine switch is
in ON and the brake pedal
depressed
*
, shift the shift lever
while pushing the shift release but-
ton on the shift knob.
Shift the shift lever while
pushing the shift release button on
the shift knob.
Shift the shift lever nor-
mally.
When shifting the shift lever between P
and D, make sure that the vehicle is
completely stopped.
*
: For the vehicle be able to be shifted
from P, the brake pedal must be
depressed before the shift release
button is pushed. If the shift release
button is pushed first, the shift lock
will not be released.
■ Shift lock system
The shift lock system is a system to pre-
vent accidental operation of the shift
lever in starting.
The shift lever can be shifted from P
only when the engine switch is in ON,
the brake pedal is depressed and the
shift release button is pushed.
■ If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
First, check whether the brake pedal is
being depressed.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted even
though the brake pedal is depressed
and the shift release button is pushed,
there may be a problem with the shift
lock system. 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.
Releasing the shift lock:
1 Set the parking brake.
2 Turn the engine switch to OFF.
3 Depress the brake pedal.
 Type A
4 Pry the cover up with a flathead
screwdriver or equivalent tool.
To prevent damage to the cover, cover
the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.
5 Press and hold the shift lock override
button and then push the button on
the shift knob.
The shift lever can be shifted while both
Shifting the shift lever

Toyota Hiace Specifications

General

Brand	Toyota
Model	Hiace
Category	Automobile
Language	English