Volkswagen Golf GTI 2016, Owner'S Manual

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Press the release button in the selector lever handle and shift the
selector lever to Neutral (N).
Carefully press the selector gate cover back in place, making sure
that the electrical wiring stays in the correct position and is not
pinched or damaged.
Emergency release for the selector lever (version B)
Using the flat blade of the screwdriver from the vehicle tool kit,
carefully push down on the middle of the colored release lever
→ Fig. 206 in the direction of the arrow and hold it in this
position.
Press the release button in the selector lever handle and shift the
selector lever to Neutral (N).
Carefully press the selector gate cover back in place, making sure
that the electrical wiring stays in the correct position and is not
pinched or damaged.