TRANSMISSION PARK RELEASE [G2781674]

Make sure the following warnings and cautions have been read and fully understood before carrying out the transmission park release. Failure to follow the guidance given could lead to serious injury, death, or vehicle damage.

WARNING:

Before attempting the transmission park release procedure, make sure that the vehicle is secured with wheel chocks and apply the Electric Parking Brake (EPB). Failure to secure the vehicle can result in unexpected movement of the vehicle, which could result in personal injury.

WARNING:

It is recommended that the following procedure is carried out only by qualified personnel. If in any doubt about carrying out the instructions, or if the warnings in this section cannot be complied with, seek qualified assistance. Failure to carry out the procedure as described could result in injury or death. See ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE.

CAUTION:

When Park [P) is released, the vehicle is free to move. Be sure to secure the vehicle to prevent unwanted movement. Unwanted movement of the vehicle can result in vehicle damage.

CAUTION:

The transmission must be removed from Park (P) before recovering the vehicle. Failure to follow the transmission park release procedure can result in serious transmission damage.

The transmission park release procedure locks the transmission in Neutral (N) and prevents the transmission from automatically selecting Park (P).

NOTE:

The following conditions must be satisfied before the transmission park release procedure will function. If any of these conditions are not met, the transmission park release procedure will not work.

  1. The vehicle must be stationary.
  2. The EPB must be applied.
  3. The vehicle battery must be sufficiently charged.
  4. The engine cranks but fails to start.
  5. PHEV vehicles must be disconnected from any charging equipment.

To release the park mechanism, follow this procedure:

  1. Apply the EPB. See ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB).
  2. Press the Start button. Do not press the brake pedal when pressing the Start button at this stage.
  3. Press and hold the brake pedal with your left foot during the next stages of the process.
  4. Press and hold the accelerator fully for one second, then release fully.
  5. Press and hold the accelerator fully for four seconds then release fully. Depending on vehicle specification, the instrument panel may display a message to confirm the gearbox is in service mode.
  6. Press the Start button to release from Park (P). The gear selector displays a flashing (P).
  7. The engine will attempt to start several times.
  8. Wait for the engine to complete the attempts to start, which can take up to 30 seconds.
  9. Move the gear selector to the Neutral (N) position. The instrument panel and gear selector displays (N). See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
  10. Release the brake pedal.

The vehicle can be towed once the EPB has been released as result of the above procedure. See ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB).

CAUTION:

The EPB may remain applied due to a critical system failure. Towing the vehicle with the EPB applied may result in damage to the vehicle’s tyres.

NOTE:

If the vehicle remains stationary for longer than 10 minutes the system automatically re-engages Park ‘P’ gear to prevent battery drainage.

NOTE:

If the vehicle battery is not sufficiently charged the transmission park release procedure cannot be completed. The vehicle cannot be towed until the park release procedure is successfully completed.

NOTE:

If the engine is unable to crank, the park release procedure cannot be completed. The vehicle cannot be towed until the park release procedure is successfully completed.