The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #127278   Message #2838600
Posted By: Tangledwood
13-Feb-10 - 10:00 PM
Thread Name: Would you buy a new Toyota ??
Subject: RE: Would you buy a new Toyota ??
Found those sort of tricks in a car we were trying to jumpstart. Couldn't turn the ignition switch, couldn't disengage Park.

The Prado has an over-ride switch near the gear shift that enables the shift to be moved if there is no electrical power. Don't know about the other Toyota models.

It is possible to shift from drive to neutral without touching the brakes.

In older cars it was very dangerous to turn the key off while moving as there was a likelihood of engaging the steering lock. That's not possible now unless park is selected.