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:

Firmly apply handbrake
Manually unlock transmission lock

NOTE:

The screwdriver for unlocking is located in the on-board tool kit in the luggage compartment!

Reach into trim cutout (1) and firmly pull trim (2) upwards.

Remove trim.

Fig 1: Identifying Trim

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Take screwdriver from on-board tool kit and insert into opening (1).

Fig 2: Identifying On-Board Tool Kit

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Pull screwdriver towards rear until it engages audibly and leave inserted in opening.

Transmission lock is released!

Fig 3: Locating Transmission Lock

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Locking transmission lock:

Pull out screwdriver in direction of arrow.

Transmission lock is locked.

Fig 4: Locking Transmission Lock

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