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Shift Mechanism Emergency Release, Operating






Shift Mechanism Emergency Release, Operating

When the battery is disconnected or has been discharged, the selector lever cannot be shifted out of the "P" position.

By operating the manual release Shift Lock Solenoid (N110) will release the selector lever when there is no power supply.

- Remove front ashtray insert.





- Pry cover cap in ashtray housing out with screwdriver - arrow -.

- Press on manual release lever - arrow -, e.g. with a screwdriver, and at the same time, remove selector lever from "P" position.