Mystery Button/switch

[radiobirdman]

I've always wondered what this button/switch does - can someone help me out? It's right above the P on the shift indicator

 

[cfranck1]

take a look at this thread.

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/70166-middle-console-piece-auto-tranny-shifter.html

 

[IanB]

It's so you can take the tranny out of P without the key in the ignition.