Emergency Release From "P" (Park) Position
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, and 2013 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 onto the yellow plastic part -arrow-.
The lever cannot be moved out of "P".