ꢀ 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).
The emergency release is located under the selector gate cover on the right side when viewed in the
driving direction.
Preparations
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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.
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Removing the selector gate cover
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Pull upward on the cover around the selector lever sleeve ⇒ꢀfig. 156.
Slip the cover up and over the selector lever ⇒ꢀ
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Emergency release for the selector lever
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Push the colored release lever ⇒ꢀfig. 157 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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