IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY -> If you lose your keys for Your Toyota Avalon 4 Door Second Generation (2000-2004)

’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.  
2003 AVALON (OM41401U)  
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