I can verify that it will not shift out of "P" at all without the key. Your best bet would be to go to the dealer and have them make a copy of the valet/Flat key. That would be like 32.00, and it should let you get the car out of park, and into neutral.

We ordered the flat key for the SL600 at the dealer for a whopping $32.00. I would check with your local delaer to see is they can get you a key.

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-Justin

91 560 SEC AMG - other dogs dd
01 Honda S2000 - dogs dd
07 MB ML320 CDI - dd
16 Lexus IS250 - wifes dd

it's automatic.