24 34... Manual Emergency Release Of Transmission Lock
Manual emergency release of parking lock from passenger compartment is not possible with GA6HP/GA8HP gearboxes for:
- F01/F02/F03 GA6HP from production date 03/2010.
- F01/F02/F03/F04 GA8HP from production date 09/2010.
- F07 GA8HP from production date 03/2010.
- F10/F11 GA8HP as from production date 06/2010.
NOTE:
Releasing the transmission lock under the vehicle floor remains possible for towing purposes.
MANUALLY RELEASING TRANSMISSION LOCK .
In the event of a power supply interruption, e.g. flat battery or electrical fault, the parking lock must be manually released, otherwise the wheels 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:
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:
- First, manually release the PARKING BRAKE .
- 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.