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The parking lock must be released manually before the vehicle is towed.
- Fig. 119 Driver s footwell: Manual release of parking lock
The manual release mechanism is located under the floor mat on the driver s side.
Manual release of parking lock
Apply the parking brake 
link► or press the brake pedal to prevent the vehicle from rolling away.
link► or press the brake pedal to prevent the vehicle from rolling away.There are two slots on the cover. Insert the screwdriver (provided in the vehicle s tool kit) in one of the slots and prise open the cover.
Insert the box spanner (from the tool kit) into the opening.
Press and turn it 90° so that it engages Fig. 119►.
Leave the box spanner inserted.
When the parking lock has been released manually, the indicator lamp 
and selector lever position N will light up in the instrument cluster. In addition, the message Vehicle may roll away! P cannot be selected. Please apply parking brake will appear.
and selector lever position N will light up in the instrument cluster. In addition, the message Vehicle may roll away! P cannot be selected. Please apply parking brake will appear.WARNING
If you release the parking lock manually, apply the parking brake to prevent the vehicle from moving (or use the brake pedal if the parking brake is inoperational). If you do not apply the brake, the vehicle may roll away and cause an accident.