Park position (P)
Select the P position when starting or parking.
Shiftlock
When P has been selected, the transmission is mechanically blocked in this position. The brake pedal must be depressed and the ignition must be in at least mode II (see page 86) before the gear lever can be moved from the P position.
Always apply the parking brake when the vehicle is parked. Press the control to apply the brake, see page 124.
CAUTION
The vehicle must be stationary when position P is selected.
See also:
Child safety locks
Child safety locks in the rear doors
Manual child safety locks – rear doors/
tailgate
The controls are located on the rear door jambs
and at the lower edge of the tailgate. Use a key
or small s ...
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