Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles

How to Unlock the Automatic Transmission in the Land Rover Discovery Sport?

Model: Land Rover Discovery L462, Discovery 5, MK 5 - Years 2017-2024
Part: Transmission

In this tutorial, you will learn how to unlock the automatic transmission in the Land Rover Discovery Sport, which is necessary if you need to move the vehicle after a breakdown. First, open the hood. Then, remove the air duct located on your right and take off the air filter box by unscrewing the bolts. Next, locate the indicated lever, pull it toward the left side of the vehicle, and insert a screwdriver into the hole on the top side of the lever. At this point, you can start the vehicle and check that it is in neutral.

Updated on 18 June 2026 by ScegliAuto

Video tutorial

Related tutorials

Land Rover Discovery (2017-2024 / L462, Discovery 5, MK 5) This guide shows how to perform an emergency unlock of the automatic transmission of the Land Rover Sport. After securing the vehicle, from the right…
Land Rover Discovery (2010-2016 / Discovery 4, MK 4, LR4) In this video, you can see where the battery is located in the Land Rover Discovery Sport and how to proceed if you need to replace it. As shown, it …
Land Rover Discovery (2017-2024 / L462, Discovery 5, MK 5) In today's video, learn how to reset the oil and AdBlue warning lights in the Land Rover Discovery Sport. First, perform the maintenance recommended …

Other guides you may be interested in

How to Open a Stuck Boot on the Peugeot 407?

On the Peugeot 407, the boot may become stuck, possibly due to a problem with the control button or the lock actuator. In such cases, you can perform an emergency opening by following the simple procedure shown in this tutorial. First, open the rear doors, then lower the seat back by operating the release lever. Next, go inside the boot, locate the lock, and manually operate it using a flathead screwdriver. The boot will then be free to open.

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos