Procedures

24 34 ... - Manually unlocking transmission lock





For various tasks, it is necessary to unlock and lock the transmission lock.
This can be done from inside or underneath the car.





From inside car:
Releasing transmission lockout manually

Press the brake pedal before releasing the transmission lockout manually. If the brakes are not applied, the vehicle could start to roll if parked on a steep slope.
The transmission lockout should only be released for towing. Remember to engage the transmission lockout when you repark the vehicle after moving it.
Should it also be necessary to release the parking brake manually, owing to a discharged battery, etc., always adhere to the following sequence:
1. Start by manually releasing the parking brake.
2. Then proceed to manually release the transmission lockout.

Releasing




1. Use the vehicle key to release the cover panel beneath the instrument panel by turning the lock counterclockwise, then fold down the cover




2. Use the strap 1 to pull out the release lever, continuing until it snaps into place - the transmission lockout is released.

Re-engage the transmission lockout after parking the vehicle at its destination. Otherwise there is a danger that the vehicle could start to roll if parked on a steep slope.

Engaging again




1. Disengage the release lever by pressing it together with the red detent lever, arrow 1
2. Guide the release lever all the way back into its original position - the transmission lockout is again engaged
3. Fold up and lock the cover panel. Now -and not before- the key may be removed.

Once the transmission lockout has been re-engaged, the warning in the Check Control should disappear, and the symbol in the Info Display should change from N to P. Should this fail to happen, there is a danger that the vehicle could start to roll.

Underneath car:





- Remove underbody panelling Removing and Installing/Replacing Left or Right Underbody Panelling

Unlocking:
- Press lever (1) towards rear.
Clamp lever firmly if permanently unlocking is desired.

Locking:
- Release lever (1) or release clamping