FORCED RELEASE OPERATION METHOD

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:

• If work is performed without first securing the vehicle, the vehicle may start moving and cause a serious accident or other disaster. Therefore, be sure to apply the parking brake and use wheel chocks to secure the vehicle before performing work.

• Perform the parking lock release operation with the vehicle level.

PROCEDURE

1. SECURE VEHICLE

   
   

   1. Apply the parking brake.

   2. Turn the engine switch off and use wheel chocks to secure the vehicle.

      CAUTION:

      During power failure, make sure use wheel chocks to secure the vehicle as the parking brake cannot be used.

2. PARKING LOCK FORCED RELEASE

   
   

   1. Remove the radio remote tuning switch assembly.

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   2. While the brake pedal is depressed, use a tool to turn the hexagonal portion approximately 60° clockwise and release the parking lock.

      Note

      
      

      • If excessively large amounts of torque is applied, parts may be damaged.

      • If rotated in the opposite direction, parts may be damaged.

      Tech Tips

      
      

      • Torque required to release lock: Approx. 9.0 N*m (92 kgf*cm, 80 in.*lbf)

      • After it is released, the hexagonal portion will return to its original position but the parking lock will stay released.

      

      *A	for LHD	*B	for RHD
      	Release Parking Lock	-	-

3. PARKING LOCK

   
   

   1. After finishing the procedure, press the parking switch with the engine switch turned on (IG) to activate the parking lock.