These instructions apply to the Skoda Kamiq Mk1 (NW4) 2019-Present. For other models, please choose your vehicle here.
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A DSG-equipped Skoda Kamiq (NW4, 2019–present) stuck in P — usually a flat battery or shift-interlock fault — has an emergency release by the gear lever so you can move it. Everything happens in the cabin; no high-voltage or under-car work.
Secure the Car First
Pull the handbrake or chock a wheel before you start — once released, the car can roll.
Releasing the Lever from P
- Depress the brake pedal (or set the parking brake).
- Unclip the trim cover around the gear lever.
- At the marked point, press the release tab with a slim flat screwdriver.
- Move the gear lever out of ‘P’, then remove the screwdriver.
- Refit the cover.
Afterwards
This just lets you reposition the car — off a driveway or onto a transporter. If a flat battery caused it, deal with the battery; if it sticks with a good battery, get the interlock checked.
Frequently Asked Questions
My Kamiq DSG won’t leave Park — how do I move it?
Handbrake on, unclip the lever cover, press the release tab with a screwdriver, and move the lever out of P.
Safe to DIY?
Yes — it’s a cabin override with no electrical risk. Just secure the car first.
Why did it lock in P?
Typically a flat 12 V battery or an interlock fault.
Do I need a special tool?
No — a slim flat-bladed screwdriver presses the release tab.
If a dead battery was the cause, see our Kamiq battery guide. For a stored code, look it up on autodtcs.com.
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