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Description & Operation: Notes

Transmission/transaxle is equipped with an electronically controlled shift lock and key lock system. See Fig 1 and Fig 2 . Shift lock system prevents shift lever from being moved from Park unless brake pedal is depressed. In case of a malfunction, shift lever can be released by depressing shift lock override button, located near shift lever under small plastic cover. Key lock system prevents ignition key from being moved from ACC to LOCK position on ignition switch unless shift lever is in Park.

System consists of brakelight switch, key interlock solenoid, shift lock control switch, shift lock control Electronic Control Unit (ECU), shift lock solenoid and shift lock release button. All models may not be equipped with all components.

NOTE: Sienna and Tundra models are equipped with cable operated shift lock system. See CABLE OPERATED SHIFT LOCK SYSTEM CHECK  and ADJUSTMENTS  .
Fig 1: Shift Lock & Key Interlock System Component Locations (Column Shift)
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Fig 2: Shift Lock & Key Interlock System Component Locations (Floor Shift)
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