Emergency Release From P, AUDI A1

Procedure 

-- Move the selector lever into "D/S" position.

-- Switch the ignition off.

-- Engage the parking brake.

-- Using both hands, reach into the shift lever boot on the right and left sides -arrows- and unclip the shift cover -1- by pulling it upward in direction of -A arrows-.

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-- With a screwdriver push the plastic part -1- from the top and hold it in this position.

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• The solenoid releases the selector lever.

-- When the solenoid is released, press the button in the selector lever handle and move the selector lever out of "P".

• If the selector lever is shifted back into "P", the shift lock solenoid will mechanically lock the selector lever in the "P" position again.