Selector Lever Cable, Adjusting: Adjusting

-- Move the selector lever into the "P" position.

The adjustment bolt -2- must be loosened.

Fig 1: Identifying Selector Lever Cable At Transmission Side
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-- Move the selector lever -3- on the transmission into the "P" position (push the lever to the rear).

WARNING:

The parking lock must be engaged.

NOTE:

Make sure the transmission is in the "P" position (parking lock is engaged) if raising the vehicle. It must not be possible to turn the front wheels.

-- Lightly tap the handle button forward and backward and make sure to keep the handle in the "P" position.

This places the selector lever cable core in its optimal position.

-- Tighten the adjustment bolt -2- to 13 Nm.

Fig 2: Identifying Selector Lever Cable At Transmission Side

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