24 34 ... Manual emergency release of transmission lock

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In the event of a power supply interruption, e.g. flat battery or electrical fault, the transmission lock must be manually released, otherwise the wheel will be locked and the vehicle cannot be moved.

IMPORTANT: Secure vehicle against rolling, e.g. with chocks.
Press the brake pedal when manually releasing the transmission lock, otherwise there is a risk that the vehicle will roll when the transmission lock is manually released.
If the parking brake has to be released as well, observe the following procedure:

First, manually release the parking brake.
Then manually release the automatic transmission lock.

NOTE: The release tool is located in the tool kit under the floor panel in the luggage compartment!

Slide back cover mat (1) of drinks holder and remove.

Fig 1: Identifying Slide Back Cover Mat

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Open cover (1) in drinks holder base with release tool in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Identifying Cover

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Insert release tool into opening.

Turn release tool clockwise up to stop and press down.

Transmission lock is released!

Fig 3: Identifying Release Tool Turning Direction

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Locking transmission lock :

Pull out release tool in direction of arrow.

Transmission lock is locked.

Fig 4: Identifying Release Tool Pulling Direction

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