Fig. 214 Removing the cover of the gearshift gate
Fig. 215 Unlocking the selector lever lock manually (Variant A) and (Variant B)
If the power fails in the vehicle (for example if the battery is discharged) and the vehicle has to be pushed or towed, the manual release mechanism must be used to put the selector lever in the N position.
The manual release mechanism is located under the cover of the gearshift gate on the right-hand side, as seen from the direction of travel.
Preparation
Removing the cover of the gearshift gate
Unlocking the selector lever lock manually Variant A
Unlocking the selector lever lock manually Variant B
WARNING
The automatic gearbox will become damaged if the vehicle is allowed to roll for a long period of time or at a high speed (for example while being towed) with the selector lever in position N and the engine switched off.
Emptying fuel tank less than 3/4
full, vehicles with four-wheel drive
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Removal wedge -3409-
Special wrench -T10202-
Fuel extractor -VAS 5190A- (for E 85 fuel)
Fuel extractor -VAS 5190- (not shown)
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Notes on repairs to contact housings and connectors
Note
Observe the general notes on repairs to the vehicle
electrical system
→ Chapter.
Allocation of the appropriate crimp contacts to the contact
housings is by way of the part number stamped on the ...
Locking and unlocking the driver door manually
Fig. 209 Door handle on the driver door:
covered lock cylinder
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsIf locked manually, all doors are locked. If unlocked
manually, only the driver door is unlocked. Observe information on the anti-theft
alarm .
Fold th ...