Emergency Release From P (Park Position)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, and 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Do not remove the handle.
-- Unclip the shift cover and hold it to the side.
-- Press the brake or set the parking brake.
-- Push on the yellow plastic part in the -direction of the arrow-.
The shift lever can now be moved out of the "P" position to "N" position in the -direction of the arrow P-.