Manual Emergency Release of Transmission Lock

24 34 ... - Manual emergency release of transmission lock





In the event of a power supply interruption, e.g. flat battery or electrical fault, the transmission lock must be manually released, otherwise the wheel 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 34 41 ... Electromechanical Parking Brake - Emergency Release.
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.