2008-2017 Volkswagen Golf 4 Door Emergency closing and opening -> Emergency release for the selector lever lock User Manual
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Emergency closing and opening -> Emergency release for the selector lever lock for Your Volkswagen Golf 4 Door Sixth Generation (2008-2017)

Emergency release for the selector lever lock  
Fig. 171 Removing the selector gate cover.  
Fig. 172 Releasing the selector lever lock (versions A and B).  
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS  
If the power supply fails (due to a dead vehicle battery, for example) and the vehicle has to be pushed  
or towed, the emergency release must be used to move the selector lever to Neutral (N). Depending  
on the selector lever in your vehicle, you may need the screwdriver from the vehicle tool kit to release  
the selector lever Vehicle tool kit.  
The emergency release is located under the selector gate cover on the right side when viewed in the  
driving direction.  
Preparations  
Set the parking brake. If the parking brake cannot be set firmly, you must find another way to help  
prevent the vehicle from moving.  
Switch off the ignition.  
Removing the selector gate cover  
Open the storage compartment in front of the selector lever Storage compartment in the front  
center console.  
Pull upward on the front of the selector lever cover to release it, then pull the selector lever sleeve  
upward fig. 171.  
Slip the cover up and over the selector lever ⇒  
Emergency release for the selector lever (version A)  
With the screwdriver from the vehicle tool kit, carefully push the release lever fig. 172 A in the  
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direction of the arrow and hold it in this position.  
Press the release button in the selector lever handle and shift the selector lever to Neutral (N).  
Carefully press the selector gate cover back in place, making sure that the electrical wiring stays in  
the correct position and is not pinched or damaged.  
Emergency release for the selector lever (version B)  
Push the colored release lever B in the direction of the arrow and hold it in this position.  
Press the release button in the selector lever handle and shift the selector lever to Neutral (N).  
Carefully press the selector gate cover back in place, making sure that the electrical wiring stays in  
the correct position and is not pinched or damaged.  
WARNING  
Never shift the transmission out of Park (P) without first firmly applying the parking brake.  
Otherwise, the vehicle can start to roll unexpectedly, especially on hills or inclines, and cause  
an accident and serious injuries.  
NOTICE  
Even with the selector lever is in Neutral (N), the automatic transmission will be damaged if the  
vehicle is towed (or you let it coast) for an extended period or at high speed with the engine  
shut off.  

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