Selector Mechanism, Checking

Starter must not be able to be operated in selector lever positions "R", "D", "S" and in Tiptronic position.

For speeds exceeding 5 km/h and shifting into selector lever position "N", the shift lock solenoid must not engage to lock the selector lever. Selector lever can be shifted into a driving gear.

For speeds below 5 km/h (almost standstill) and shifting into selector lever position "N", the shift lock solenoid must only engage after approx. 1 second. Selector lever can only be shifted out of position "N" with the brake pedal depressed.

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

• Brake pedal not depressed:

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

• Brake pedal depressed:

Shift lock solenoid enables selector lever. Selecting a driving gear is possible. Switch selector lever slowly through from "P" to "S" ; while doing this check whether selector lever position in instrument cluster matches selector lever position.

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

• Brake pedal not depressed:

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

• Brake pedal depressed:

Shift lock solenoid enables selector lever. Selecting a driving gear is possible.

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

• Move selector lever to Tiptronic gate:

The lighting under "D" symbol in the selector lever position display must go out and the "+" and "-" symbols must light up.

The display of the selector lever position in the instrument cluster must change from "PRNDL" to "654321" when shifting selector lever to the Tiptronic gate.

-- Check and adjust selector lever cable SELECTOR LEVER CABLE, CHECKING AND ADJUSTING .

-- Check ignition key removal lock IGNITION KEY REMOVAL LOCK, CHECKING FUNCTION .