Audi A4 2023 - Page 103

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Manually releasing the parking lock
Fig. 97 Front cup holder: removing the cover
Fig. 98 Front cup holder: parking lock emergency release
The emergency release is located in the front cup
holder under a cover.
You will need the screwdriver and the socket
wrench from the vehicle tool kit in order to re-
lease page 266. Use the flat side of the reversi-
ble screwdriver blade.
Releasing the parking lock using the
emergency release
» Secure the vehicle against rolling ® page 97.
» Remove the rubber mat.
» Pry the cover off the opening using the screw-
driver inserted in the slot.
» Insert the socket wrench from the vehicle tool
kit into the opening.
» Turn the socket wrench clockwise until it stops
@and press it downward until it locks into
place @.
» Leave the socket wrench inserted.
Resetting the parking lock
» Press the brake pedal and start the engine.
» Keep the brake pedal pressed and engage the
following selector lever positions one after the
other: "N", "D", and back to "N".
» Turn the engine off again.
» Grasp the socket wrench with both hands and
carefully pull it upward to remove.
» Reinsert the cover and rubber mat.
= Only use the parking lock emergency release
if the vehicle is secured against rolling
page 97. An unsecured vehicle may roll,
which increases the risk of an accident.
— Only activate the emergency release while
ona level surface or a slight slope.
—To reduce the risk of an accident, you must
not drive when the emergency release is ac-
tivated.
Due to the risk of damage, carefully remove
the socket wrench when you reset the parking
lock.
Messages
The following messages may appear depending
on the vehicle equipment:
Bi transmission: malfunction! Safely stop vehi-
cle
Do not continue driving. Stop the vehicle as soon
as possible in a safe location and secure it so it
does not roll > page 97. See an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for as-
sistance.
[ii transmission: too hot. Please stop vehicle
Do not continue driving. Select "P" and contact an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility for assistance.
[Bi transmission: too hot. Please adapt driving
style
The transmission temperature has increased sig-
nificantly. Drive very cautiously or take a break
from driving until the temperature returns to the
normal range and the indicator light turns off.
[Bi transmission: malfunction! You can contin-
ue driving. See owner's manual >
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