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Selector Mechanism, Checking

Selector lever in "P" position and ignition switched on:

Selector lever is locked and cannot be shifted out of "P" position. Shift lock solenoid blocks selector lever.

Shift lock solenoid releases selector lever. It is possible to shift into a driving gear.

Selector lever in "N" position and ignition switched on:

Selector lever is locked and cannot be shifted out of "N" position. Shift lock solenoid blocks selector lever.

Shift lock solenoid releases selector lever. It is possible to shift into a driving gear.

NOTE:

The starter must not operate in the selector lever positions "1", "2", "3", "D" and "R".

When travelling at speeds above 5 km/h and shifting into selector lever position "N", the shift lock solenoid must not engage and block selector lever. Selector lever can be shifted into a driving gear.

When travelling at speeds below 5 km/h (almost stopped) and shifting into selector lever position "N", the shift lock solenoid must not engage until after approx. 1 sec. Selector lever cannot be shifted out of "N" position until brake pedal is depressed.