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24 34... Release parking lock electronically (GA8HP50Z, GA8HP75Z)

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For various repair work, it is necessary to unlock and lock the parking lock.

Secure the vehicle against rolling away before releasing the parking lock.

IMPORTANT: To operate the electronic emergency gearbox release the vehicle must not  be towed away but rather only maneuvered.
In the case of misuse, a corresponding fault is entered in the fault memory.

Electronically release the parking lock. 

Switch the ignition on.

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Press the brake pedal and keep it pressed down during the entire process.

Press start/stop button and keep it pressed down during the entire process.

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Press the release button on the electronic gear selector switch.

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Press and hold release button, move gear selector switch into position N and hold there until position N lights up.

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As soon as the Neutral N gear has been engaged in the transmission, a Check Control message will be displayed in the KOMBI.

The parking lock is now electronically unlocked.

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After the parking lock has been unlocked successfully, release the brake pedal, start/stop button, gear selector switch and release button.

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: Conditions under which the operation of the emergency release is difficult or not possible at all:
  • The vehicle is positioned on an incline (tensions in the drive train).
  • At very high or low transmission oil temperature (modified viscosity).