Selector Mechanism, Checking
Move the selector lever into "P" and set the parking brake before working with the engine running.
Do not operate the starter when the selector lever is in "R", "D" and "S".
If selector lever position "N" is selected at speeds greater than 5 km/h, the shift lock solenoid must not engage and block the selector lever. The selector lever can be moved into a another gear.
For speeds below 5 km/h (almost standstill) and shifting into selector lever position "N", the shift lock solenoid must only engage after approximately 1 second. The selector lever can be moved out of "N" only when the brake pedal is pressed.
Selector lever in "P" and the ignition turned on:
- If the brake pedal is not depressed:
The selector lever is locked and cannot be moved out of "P" when the locking button is pressed. The shift lock solenoid blocks the selector lever.
- If the brake pedal is depressed:
The shift lock solenoid releases the selector lever. It is possible to shift into a gear. Slowly move the selector lever slowly from "P" through "S" ; while doing this, check whether display of selector lever position in instrument panel insert matches actual selector lever position.
Selector lever in "N" and ignition switched on:
- If the brake pedal is not depressed:
The selector lever is locked and cannot be moved out of "P" when the locking button is pressed. The shift lock solenoid blocks the selector lever.
- If the brake pedal is depressed:
The shift lock solenoid releases the selector lever. It is possible to shift into a gear.
Selector level in the "tiptronic" position
- Move selector lever into Tiptronic gate:
The illuminated "D" in the cover must turn off. The "+" and "-" must turn on.
The transmission range display in the instrument cluster must change from "P R N D S" to "6 5 4 3 2 1" when the selector lever is moved into the Tiptronic gate.
The ignition and lights must be turned on
The appropriate symbol is being lit up in shift mechanism cover.
Transmission Range Display
Simultaneous lighting of all segments of transmission range selector lever display indicates transmission is in emergency running mode.