Shift override button Lexus IS250 2012 Owner's Manual

IS350/250_U
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C
Automatic transmission
Manual transmission
Seat heater switches ∗
Seat heater/ventilator switches
∗
P. 345
P. 348
Automatic transmission shift lever P. 146
Shift lock override button P. 503
Cigarette lighter ∗
Ashtray
∗
Auxiliary box
∗
P. 343
P. 342
P. 335
Manual transmission shift lever P. 152
Parking brake lever P. 155
Cigarette lighter ∗
Ashtray
∗
Auxiliary box
∗
P. 343
P. 342
P. 335
Seat heater switches ∗
Seat heater/ventilator switches
∗
P. 345
P. 348
∗: If equipped

5
When trouble arises
503
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS350/250_U
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P∗
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake, there may be
a problem with the shift lock system (a system to prevent accidental opera-
tion of the shift lever). Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus 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 START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY
mode.
Depress the brake pedal.
Pry the cover up with a flathead
screwdriver or equivalent.
Press the shift lock override but-
ton.
The shift lever can be shifted
while the button is pressed.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
∗: If equipped