24 34 ... Manual Emergency Release of Transmission Lock

24 34 ... Manual Emergency Release Of Transmission Lock







Manual emergency release of parking lock from passenger compartment is not possible with GA6HP/GA8HP gearboxes for:
- F01/F02/F03 GA6HP from production date 03/2010
- F01/F02/F03/F04 GA8HP from production date 09/2010
- F07 GA8HP from production date 03/2010
- F10/F11 GA8HP as from production date 06/2010

NOTE: Releasing the transmission lock under the vehicle floor remains possible for towing purposes.

Manually releasing transmission lock







In the event of a power supply interruption, e.g. flat battery or electrical fault, the parking lock must be manually released, otherwise the wheels will be locked and the vehicle cannot be moved.







IMPORTANT:
Secure vehicle against rolling, e.g. with chocks.
Press the brake pedal when manually releasing the transmission lock, otherwise there is a risk that the vehicle will roll when the transmission lock is manually released.
If the parking brake has to be released as well, observe the following procedure:
1. First, manually release the parking brake.
2. Then manually release the automatic transmission lock.







NOTE: Release tool is located in on-board tool kit.







Open lid of drinks holder (1).
Lift out drinks holder (1) and rubber mat (2) from drinks holder base.







Remove cover (1).







Releasing transmission lock:
Insert release tool (1) into opening.
Turn release tool clockwise up to stop and press down.
Transmission lock is released.







Locking transmission lock:
Pull out release tool in direction of arrow.
Transmission lock is locked.