Selector Mechanism, Performing Emergency Release

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

NOTE:

It is not possible to move the selector lever out of "P" if the battery is disconnected or if it is discharged.

The shift lock solenoid -N110- will cancel out the lock when the emergency release is activated.

Vehicles with ashtray:

-- Remove front ashtray insert.

Fig 1: Prying Off Cover Cap In Ashtray Housing Using Screwdriver

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Pry off the cap inside the ashtray housing -arrow-.

Vehicles without ashtray:

-- Remove storage compartment in front of selector mechanism Interior Equipment

All:

-- Push the emergency release lever -arrow-, for example, with a screwdriver, and at the same time move the selector lever out of "P".

Fig 2: Pressing On Manual Release Lever Using A Screwdriver And Simultaneously Shift Selector Lever Out Of Position

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

NOTE:

The screwdriver will be guided through the funnel -1- to the emergency release lever.

Fig 3: Emergency Release Lever And Guide

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC