On-Vehicle Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Toyota Yaris. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION
1. When shifting the lever from P to the R position with the ignition switch ON and the brake pedal depressed, make sure that the shift lever moves smoothly and moves correctly into position.
2. Start the engine and make sure that the vehicle moves forward when shifting the lever from N to the D position and moves rearward when shifting the lever to the R position.
  If the operation cannot be performed as specified, inspect the park/neutral position switch assembly and check the shift lever assembly installation condition.