Toyota Highlander Owners Manual: If the shift lever cannot be shifted from p
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:
- Set the parking brake.
- Vehicles without a smart key system: turn the engine switch to the
“acc” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system: turn the engine switch to accessory mode.
- Depress the brake pedal.
- 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.
- Press the shift lock override
button.
The shift lever can be shifted while the button is pressed
If the engine will not
start
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures
are being followed , Consider each of the following
points:
The engine will not start even though the starter motor operates
no ...
If the electronic key does
not operate properly
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is
interrupted Or the electronic key cannot be used
because the battery is depleted, the smart key system and wireless
remote control c ...
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Disposal
HINT:
When scrapping a vehicle equipped with the SRS or disposing of the front
passenger airbag assy, be sure
to deploy the airbag first in accordance with the procedure described below. If
any abnormality occurs with
the airbag deployment, contact the SERVICE DEPT. of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S ...
