24..... Manually releasing parking lock
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For various tasks, it is necessary to unlock and lock the parking lock.
This can be done from inside the passenger compartment or underneath the vehicle.
From passenger compartment:
- Refer to MANUAL EMERGENCY UNLOCKING OF PARKING LOCK .
Underneath vehicle:
- Remove UNDERBODY PROTECTION
- Press lever (1) upwards.
Locking:
- Release lever (1).
If permanent unlocking is desired
- Release screw (1).
- Unlock retainer (2).
- Release cable from operating lever (4).
- Tie up operating lever (4) with cable strap.
Locking:
- Unfasten operating lever (4) and secure cable.