Selector Lever Manual Release

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Do not remove the selector handle.

-- Unclip the selector handle cover and move it to the side.

Fig 1: Identifying Selector Lever Emergency Release

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-- Press the brake pedal or set the parking brake.

Vehicles through 02.09:

-- Press on the yellow plastic piece from the right to the left -arrow-.

-- Or press it onto the solenoid pin.

Vehicles from 03.09:

Fig 2: Identifying Yellow Plastic Piece And Lever Moved Out Of "P" Position

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-- Push down on the yellow plastic part -arrow-.