Selector Lever, Manual Release

Do not remove the handle. 

-- Press the brake or set the parking brake.

In case of an emergency. 

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

Vehicles through 02.09: 

-- Press the yellow plastic piece in, from the right to the left.

Fig 1: Pressing Yellow Plastic Piece In & Moving Lever Out Of "P" Position

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The lever can now be moved out of the "P" position.

Vehicles from 03.09: 

Fig 2: Pushing Down On Yellow Plastic Piece & Moving Lever Out Of "P" Position

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-- Push down on the yellow plastic piece.

The lever can now be moved out of the "P" position.