Selector Lever Manual Release

Do not remove the handle. 

-- Press the brake pedal or set the parking brake.

In case of an emergency: 

Vehicles through 02.09

Fig 1: Identifying Leather Boot And Trim

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-- Hold the leather boot and remove the trim.

-- Press on the yellow plastic piece from the right to the left.

Vehicles from 03.09

Fig 2: Identifying Yellow Plastic Piece And Lever Moved Out Of "P" Position

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-- Unclip the shift cover and move it to the side.

-- Push down -arrow- on the yellow plastic piece.

The lever can not be moved out of the "P" position.