Emergency Release From P

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Audi Q5, 2014 Audi Q5, and 2013 Audi Q5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

The selector lever will not move out of "P" if the battery is disconnected or 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.