’05 Solara_U (L/O 0409)
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2005 SOLARA from Sep. ’04 Prod. (OM33690U)
If you cannot shift the selector lever
out of “P” position to other positions
even though the brake pedal is de-
pressed, use the shift lock override but-
ton as follows:
1. Turn the ignition key to “LOCK”
position. Make sure the parking
brake is on.
2. Pry up the cover with a flat- bladed
screwdriver or equivalent.
3. Insert your finger into the hole to
push down the shift lock override
button. You can shift out of “P”
position only while pushing the but-
ton.
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.
If the convertible top does not rise or
lower during convertible top control
switch operation, have your vehicle
checked at your Toyota dealer.
If raising the convertible top manually is
unavoidable, see “RAISING THE
CONVERTIBLE TOP MANUALLY”. Then
you should have it checked as soon as
possible at your Toyota dealer.
NOTICE
Do not lower the convertible top
manually. It may cause damage to the
system.
RAISING THE CONVERTIBLE TOP
MANUALLY
1. Lower the side windows, quarter
windows and sun visors.
If the battery is discharged and the win-
dows cannot be lowered, open both doors.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the
“ACC” or “LOCK” position. Open ei-
ther door or wait for 43 seconds be-
fore raising the convertible top
manually.
If you cannot shift automatic
transmission selector lever
If the convertible top does not
rise or lower