Emergency Release From "P"

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NOTE:

The selector lever will not move out of "P" if the battery is disconnected or is discharged. The vehicle cannot be moved or towed.

The Shift Lock Solenoid -N110- will cancel out the lock when the emergency release is activated.

PROCEDURE

Fig 1: Pry Out Cap

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NOTE:

The handle on the selector lever is not shown in the illustration. See Fig 2. It is not necessary to remove the handle in order to unlock the selector mechanism when it is in "P".

-- Remove the front ashtray insert, if equipped.

-- Pry out the cap -1- inside the ashtray housing with a screwdriver -arrow-.

-- Press the cylinder -arrow- on the Shift Lock Solenoid -N110-, for example using the screwdriver from the vehicle tool kit, through the center opening in the ashtray housing and at the same time, shift the selector lever out of "P" while pressing the button on the selector lever.

Fig 2: Pressing In Cylinder On Shift Lock Solenoid N110 Through Center Opening In Ashtray Housing

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NOTE:

This unlocks the locking lever -1- when the selector lever is in "P".

If the cylinder -arrow- on the Shift Lock Solenoid -N110- is covered by insulation or a wire, then move the insulation or the wire to the side.