![P5-2017-Gear shift lock deactivate](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img024af7a8f7580fbac0a801524c49f993_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
If the vehicle cannot be driven (e.g. due to a discharged battery), the gear selector must be moved to the N position so that the vehicle can be moved.
![P5-Icon red arrow 1](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imgea62e30c66630650c0a801521cfb95f3_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
Lift the rubber mat in the storage compartment in front of the gear selector. Locate the hole with a spring-loaded button in the bottom of the compartment.
![P5-Icon red arrow 2](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imga389014b6662b86ec0a801524d2fb3b1_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
Press a small screwdriver or similar object into the hole and hold it down.
![P5-Icon red arrow 3](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img86795a7b66626adbc0a80152023d600b_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
Move the gear selector to N and release the button.
Replace the rubber mat.
![P6-1917-Gear shift lock deactivate not possible](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imgfc194dd9f78e9b9ec0a801520a8dbf0a_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)