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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

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