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Shift Lever Does Not Move

Follow the procedure below if you cannot move the shift lever out of the 

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position.

1.

Set the parking brake.

2.

Remove the key from the ignition switch.

2.

Remove the built-in key from the smart 
entry remote.

3.

Move the removable beverage holder tray 
rearward.

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Front seat beverage holders

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4.

Wrap a cloth around the tip of a small flat-
tip screwdriver to remove the cover of the 
shift lock release slot. Put the tip of the flat-
tip screwdriver into the slot and remove it 
as shown in the image.

5.

Insert the key into the shift lock release slot.

6.

While pushing the key in, press the shift 
lever release button, and place the shift 
lever into 

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The lock is now released. Have the shift 
lever checked by a dealer as soon as 
possible.

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Releasing the Lock

Continuously variable transmission models

Slot

Cover

Models without smart entry system

Models with smart entry system

All models

Release 
Button

Shift Lock 
Release Slot

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