’03 AVALON U (L/O 0206)
If you cannot shift automatic
transmission selector lever
(column shift type)
If you lose your keys
You can purchase a new key at your
Toyota dealer if you can give them the
key number. If your vehicle is equipped
with the engine immobiliser system, the
dealer will also need your master key.
Vehicles with engine immobiliser system—
Even if you lose only one key, contact
your Toyota dealer to make a new key. If
you lose all your master keys, you cannot
make new keys; the whole engine immobi-
liser system must be replaced.
See the suggestion given in “Keys” in
Section 1−2.
If your keys are locked in the vehicle and
you cannot get a duplicate, many Toyota
dealers can still open the door for you,
using their special tools. If you must
If you cannot shift the selector lever
out of “P” position to other positions
even though the brake pedal is de-
pressed, use the shift lock override but-
ton as follows:
3. Insert the screwdriver or equivalent
into the hole to pull down the shift
lock override button. You can shift
out of “P” position only while push-
ing the button.
break
a
window to get in, we suggest
breaking the smallest side window be-
cause it is the least expensive to replace.
Be extremely cautious to avoid cuts from
the glass.
1. Turn the ignition key to “LOCK”
position. Make sure the parking
brake is applied.
4. Shift into “N” position.
5. Insert the cover.
6. Start the engine. For your safety,
keep the brake pedal depressed.
2. Pry up the cover with a flat−bladed
screwdriver or equivalent.
Be sure to have the system checked by
your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
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