Emergency release of the gearshift mechanism (Audi Q5-8R)

If the battery is disconnected or discharged, the automatic transmission selector cannot be moved from the "P" position. The car cannot be moved or towed. When the emergency release is activated, the automatic transmission selector lock solenoid "N110" releases the lock even in a de-energized state. Remove the front ashtray insert. Pry off the ashtray housing cover "arrow" with a screwdriver. The shape of the cover may differ from that shown in the figure.



Using the middle hole in the ashtray housing, carefully press, for example with a screwdriver, in the "arrow" cylinder on the automatic transmission selector lock magnet "N110" and, while holding down the lock button on the selector, simultaneously move the selector from the "P" position. In this way, the automatic transmission selector is unlocked in the "P" position by the lock lever "1". If the "arrow" cylinder of the automatic transmission selector lock magnet "N110" is hidden by a noise-insulating shield or cable, in this case they must be moved to the side.



[This article was copied from an online resource «audimanual.ru»]