Removing The Selector Gate Cover; Emergency Release For The Selector Lever - Volkswagen Eos Owner's Manual

Fig. 176 Releasing the selector lever lock.
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
If the power supply fails (due to a dead vehicle battery, for example) and the vehicle has to be pushed
or towed, the emergency release must be used to move the selector lever to Neutral (N).
The emergency release is located under the selector gate cover on the right side when viewed in the
driving direction.
Preparations
Set the parking brake. If the parking brake cannot be set firmly, you must find another way to help
prevent the vehicle from moving.
Switch off the ignition.

Removing the selector gate cover

Pull upward on the cover around the selector lever sleeve ⇒
Slip the cover up and over the selector lever ⇒

Emergency release for the selector lever

Push the release lever ⇒
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Press the release button in the selector lever handle and shift the selector lever to Neutral (N).
WARNING
Never shift the transmission out of Park (P) without first firmly applying the parking brake.
Otherwise, the vehicle can start to roll unexpectedly, especially on hills or inclines, and cause
an accident and serious injuries.
NOTICE
Even with the selector lever is in Neutral (N), the automatic transmission will be damaged if the
vehicle is towed (or you let it coast) for an extended period or at high speed with the engine
shut off.
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in the direction of the arrow and hold it in this position.