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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 parking lock must be manually released, otherwise the wheels will be locked and the vehicle cannot be shifted.

IMPORTANT: Secure vehicle against rolling, e.g. with chocks.
Press the brake pedal when manually releasing the transmission lock, otherwise there is a risk that the vehicle will roll when the transmission lock is manually released.

Removal: 

Detach retaining ring (1) upwards.

Fig 1: Detaching Retaining Ring Upwards
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Unlock connector in vehicles with Driving Mode (1).

Fig 2: Locating Connector In Vehicles With Driving Mode
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Push yellow release lever (1) down and hold.

Shift selector lever (2) in "R" direction and let go of yellow release lever again.

Engage Position "N".

Fig 3: Locating Selector Lever And Yellow Release Lever
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Installation: 

Lock connector in vehicles with Driving Mode (1).

Fig 4: Locating Connector In Vehicles With Driving Mode
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Push retaining ring (1) down until it engages.

Fig 5: Pushing Retaining Ring Downward
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