Emergency release device for the parking lock of a motor vehicle

We will describe an emergency unlocking device for the parking lock of a motor vehicle having an actuating mechanism (46, 44, 38, 24, 12, 10) which by spring means (42, 50) is urged in its engaged position and (by at least one through driving means 56, 58) operable actuator (46) is movable against the spring force into its disengaged position. The operating mechanism (46, 44, 38, 24, 12, 10) by mechanical connecting means (108, 110, 114) having disposed in the vehicle cab release lever so connected that the parking lock can be emergency release in case of malfunctions. DOLLAR A In order to avoid dangers arising from erroneous operation and to provide a composed of simple, inexpensive elements emergency release device, which can be handled easily and conveniently, it is proposed that as a release lever, the clutch pedal (114) of the vehicle is used. By the connecting means (108, 110, 112), for example a Bowden cable, can be, optionally, a releasable connection between the clutch pedal (114) and the actuating mechanism (46, 44, 38, 24, 12, 10) can be prepared.