Emergency Release From "P": Procedure

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NOTE:

The handle on the selector lever is not shown in the illustration. It is not necessary to remove the handle in order to unlock the selector mechanism when it is in "P".

-- Remove the front ashtray insert, if equipped.

-- Pry out the cap -1- inside the ashtray housing with a screwdriver in the direction of -arrow-.

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-- Press the cylinder in the direction of -arrow- on the Shift Lock Solenoid -N110-, for example using the screwdriver from the vehicle tool kit, through the center opening in the ashtray housing and at the same time, shift the selector lever out of "P" while pressing the button on the selector lever.

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NOTE:

This unlocks the locking lever -1- when the selector lever is in "P".

If the cylinder -arrow- on the Shift Lock Solenoid -N110- is covered by insulation or a wire, then move the insulation or the wire to the side.