Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Emergency Release From P
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Procedure
-- Engage the parking brake.
-- Remove the center console insert. Refer to CENTER CONSOLE INSERT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- If equipped, remove the noise insulation from the shift mechanism.
Tip
- If the Connecting Pin :T10027A is not installed, the parking lock will be permanently disengaged after pulling the T-handle. It cannot be re-engaged mechanically.
- It is then only possible to engage the parking lock electronically by pressing the "P" button.
Emergency Release, Activating
-- Insert the Connecting Pin :T10027A into the opening -arrow B-.
-- Press the foot brake.
-- Pull the T-handle -1- all the way upward and hold it in this position.
-- Press the locking button -2- downward.
- The button must stay in the pressed position when releasing the T-handle. The parking lock is now permanently disengaged.
Tip
If the parking lock should be mechanically re-engaged, the Connecting Pin :T10027A must remain installed.
Emergency Release, Deactivating
-- Pull the T-handle -1- upward until the locking button -2- springs back into the upper position.
-- Slowly release the T-handle.
- The lock will audibly return to its starting position at the same time. The parking lock is re-engaged.
-- Bring the T-handle -1- back into its starting position by placing the cable around the ridge -arrow A-.
-- Remove the Connecting Pin :T10027A .
Further installation is performed in reverse order of the removal.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.