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 . See 51 16 210 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM FOR PRESELECTOR LEVER (FROM 03/2007) .

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

Fig 1: Identifying On-Board Tool Kit

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Pull screwdriver towards rear until it engages audibly and leave inserted in opening.

Transmission lock is released!

Fig 2: Releasing Transmission Lock

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Locking transmission lock :

Pull out screwdriver in direction of arrow.

Transmission lock is locked.

Fig 3: Locking Transmission Lock

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