Emergency Park Release
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Emergency Park Release (EPR) lever |
| 2 | Cable |
| 3 | Bracket |
| 4 | M8 nut |
| 5 | Park interlock lever |
| 6 | Engine mounting bracket |
| 7 | Suitable tool (if required) |
If the vehicle requires recovery/transportation, the Emergency Park Release (EPR) mechanism is used to manually disengage the transmission park lock. Operation of the EPR engages the transmission in Neutral (N).
The EPR mechanism consists of an operating lever that is connected to the park interlock lever on the transmission by a cable.
The EPR operating lever is located on a bracket attached to the top of the engine. The park interlock lever is attached to the transmission selector shaft and operated via a cable.
When operated, the EPR mechanism moves the transmission selector shaft to the neutral position.
To disengage the park lock:
- Make sure the Electric Park Brake (EPB) is engaged or wheel chocks are in place. This will prevent vehicle roll-away when park lock is disengaged.
- Open the hood to access the engine compartment.
- Remove the engine cover.
- Move the EPR operating lever fully through 90°.
- If additional leverage is required, use a screwdriver or suitable tool and engage the tool in the EPR lever.
- Make sure that the EPR lever is locked by the locking tab on the lever bracket.
Moving the operating lever causes the EPR cable to rotate the park interlock lever on the transmission. This disengages the parking pawl in the transmission and engages neutral. This allows the vehicle to freewheel.