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4-2. Driving procedures

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Driving

 While the engine switch is in IGNI-

TION ON mode, move the shift lever 
with the brake pedal depressed.

When shifting the shift lever between P 
and D, make sure that the vehicle is com-
pletely stopped.

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Shift lock system

The shift lock system is a system to prevent 

accidental operation of the shift lever in 

starting.

The shift lever can be shifted from P only 

when the engine switch is in IGNITION 

ON mode and the brake pedal is being 

depressed.

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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 with your 

foot on the brake pedal, there may be a 

problem with the shift lock system. Have the 

vehicle inspected by your Lexus 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. (

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P.141)

2

Turn the engine switch to off.

3

Depress the brake pedal.

4

Pry the cover up with a flathead screw-

driver or equivalent tool.

To prevent damage to the cover, cover the 

tip of the screwdriver with a rag.

5

Press the shift lock override button.

The shift lever can be shifted while the but-

ton is pressed.

Shifting the shift lever

WARNING

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To prevent an accident when releas-

ing the shift lock

Before pressing the shift lock override 

button, make sure to set the parking 

brake and depress the brake pedal.

If the accelerator pedal is accidentally 

depressed instead of the brake pedal 

when the shift lock override button is 

pressed and the shift lever is shifted out 

of P, the vehicle may suddenly start, pos-

sibly leading to an accident resulting in 

death or serious injury.