Toyota Sienna 2010-2024 Owners Manual: 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.
- Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or ACCESSORY mode (vehicles with a smart key system).
- Depress the brake pedal.
- Pry the cover up with a flathead
screwdriver or equivalent tool.
To prevent damage to the cover, cover the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.
- Press the shift lock override
button.
The shift lever can be shifted while the button is pressed
If the beep sounds continuously when the shift lever is shifted from P (vehicles with an AUTO ACCESS SEAT)
The AUTO ACCESS SEAT may not be locked in place.
For details, refer to “AUTO ACCESS SEAT OWNER’S MANUAL”.
If the engine will not
start
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures
are being followed (, 228), consider each of the following
points:
The engine will not start even though the starter motor opera ...
If the electronic key does
not operate properly
(vehicles with a smart
key system)
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is
interrupted or the electronic key cannot be used
because the battery is depleted, the smart key system and wireless
remote control cannot ...
Other materials:
Dtc check / clear
1. DTC CHECK/CLEAR (WHEN USING INTELLIGENT TESTER):
(a) DTC check
(1) Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
(2) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
(3) Read the DTCs following the prompts on the
tester screen.
(b) DTC clear
(1) Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3 ...
Before refueling the vehicle
Close all the doors and windows, and turn the engine switch to the
“LOCK” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or off (vehicles
with a smart key system).
Confirm the type of fuel.
Fuel type
Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your ve ...
Transfer system
PRECAUTION
NOTICE:
1. Before disassembly, clean the transfer assembly of
any sand or mud to prevent it from entering inside the
transfer during disassembly and assembly.
2. When removing any light alloy part such as a transfer
cover, do not pry it off with a tool like a screwdriver,
but tap ...
