Toyota 2006 HIGHLANDER - If You Cannot Shift Transmission Selector Lever

’06 HIGHLANDER HB_U (L/O 0503)
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2006 HIGHLANDER (Hybrid) from Mar. ’05 Prod. (OM48530U)
CAUTION
If the emergency towing eyelet is
used to get out when your vehicle
becomes struck in mud, sand or oth-
er condition from which the vehicle
cannot be driven out under its own
power, make sure to observe the pre-
cautions mentioned below. Otherwise,
excessive stress will be put on the
eyelet and the towing cable or chain
may break, causing serious injury or
damage.
! If the towing vehicle can hardly
move, do not forcibly continue the
towing. Contact your Toyota dealer
or a commercial tow truck service
for assistance.
! Tow the vehicle as straight ahead
as possible.
! Keep away from the vehicle during
towing.
The following methods are effective to get
out when your vehicle is struck in mud,
sand or other condition from which the
vehicle cannot be driven out under its own
power. Use extreme caution when towing
vehicles. In addition, keep away from the
vehicles and towing cable or chain when
towing.
! Remove the soil and sand in the front
and the back of the tires.
! Place a stone or wood under the tires.
If you cannot shift the selector lever
out of the “P” position to other posi-
tions even though the brake pedal is
depressed, use the shift lock override
button as follows:
1. Turn the ignition key to the “LOCK”
position. Make sure the parking
brake is applied.
2. Pry up the cover with a flathead
screwdriver or equivalent.
3. Start the hybrid system. For your
safety, keep the brake pedal de-
pressed.
—Tips for towing a stuck
vehicle
If you cannot shift
transmission selector lever