Emergency Release From P

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Audi A4 and 2009 Audi A4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

It is not possible to move the selector lever out of "P" if the battery is disconnected or if it is discharged. The vehicle cannot be moved or towed.

The Shift Lock Solenoid -N110- will cancel out the lock when the emergency release is activated.

Procedure

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

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-- Remove the front ashtray insert.

-- Pry out the cap inside the ashtray housing with a screwdriver -arrow-.

NOTE:

The shape of the cover caps may differ from those in the illustration.

-- Press the cylinder -arrow- on the Shift Lock Solenoid -N110- with a screwdriver through the center opening in the ashtray housing and at the same time, with the button on the selector lever pressed, shift the selector lever out of "P".

Fig 2: Pressing In Cylinder On Shift Lock Solenoid N110 Through Center Opening In Ashtray Housing

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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.