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The owner's manual will tell you how to use a screwdriver to unlock the shifter as mentioned in post #4 above.
The problem could be caused by a bad brake switch, but that's easy to rule out by checking the brake lights. It could also be the solenoid that locks the shifter or a wiring issue.