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24 34 ... 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!
- Firmly apply handbrake
- Manually unlock transmission lock





Note:
The screwdriver for unlocking is located in the on-board tool kit in the luggage compartment!





Remove trim for preselector lever .





Take screwdriver from on-board tool kit and insert into opening (1).





Pull screwdriver towards rear until it engages audibly and leave inserted in opening.
Transmission lock is released!





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