Release transmission lock electronically
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- Switch the ignition on.
- Press on brake pedal and keep depressed throughout the procedure.
- Press START-STOP button.
- As soon as the starter can be heard to operate (this may take several seconds on diesel engines or at low temperatures).
- Press and hold release button (1).
- The specified time must be adhere to!
- Push gear selector switch (2) forward up to pressure point and hold for two seconds.
- Release gear selector switch and move one step forward briefly.
- Gear position N is shown in the instrument cluster.
- The parking lock is now electronically unlocked.
- After the parking lock is successfully unlocked, release the brake pedal.
- Leave the ignition switched on in order to subsequently move the vehicle.
- The transmission automatically shifts into P when the ignition is turned off.
IMPORTANT: After the start-stop button is pressed again, the parking lock is activated without a message.
If the gearbox cannot be released, turn the ignition off and on again and repeat the previous steps.
Allow the starter to cool down for approx. 10 minutes after unsuccessful attempts.