Toyota 4Runner: If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake pedal, there may be a problem with the shift lock system (a system to prevent accidental operation of the shift lever). Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that the shift lever can be shifted:
Set the parking brake.
Vehicles without a smart key
system
Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Depress the brake pedal.
Pry the cover up with a flathead screwdriver or equivalent tool.
Press the shift lock override button.
The shift lever can be shifted while the button is pressed.
If the engine will not start
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures are
being followed (, 173), consider each of the following points:
The engine will not start even though the starter motor opera ...
If you lose your keys
New genuine keys can be made by your Toyota dealer. For vehicles with the
smart key system, bring the other key and the key number stamped on the key
number plate. For vehicles without the smart k ...
Other materials about Toyota 4Runner:
Reverse Signal Circuit
DESCRIPTION
The navigation receiver assembly receives a reverse signal from the park/neutral
position switch assembly.
WIRING DIAGRAM
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
NOTICE:
After replacing the navigation receiver assembly of vehicles subscribed
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Inspection
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. CHECK PAD LINING THICKNESS
(a) Using a ruler, measure the pad lining thickness.
Standard thickness:
10.0 mm (0.394 in.)
Minimum thickness:
1.0 mm (0.0394 in.)
If the pad lining thickness is less than the m ...
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