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Deactivating the automatic shiftlock

The automatic shiftlock can still be disengaged even when there is no electrical current to the vehicle.

P5-1507-gear shift lock deactivate

If the vehicle cannot be driven (e.g. due to a discharged battery), the gear selector must be moved to the N position so that the vehicle can be moved.

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    Lift the rubber mat in the storage compartment in front of the gear selector. Locate the hole with a spring-loaded button in the bottom of the compartment.

  2. P5-Icon red arrow 2

    Press a small screwdriver or similar object into the hole and hold it down.

  3. P5-Icon red arrow 3

    Move the gear selector to N and release the button.

  4. Replace the rubber mat.

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