Selector Mechanism, Checking

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The starter does not work when the selector lever is in the "R", "D" or "S" positions or in the Tiptronic gate.

Over 5 km/h (3 mph):

The shift lock solenoid must not block the selector lever when the lever is in the "N" position. The selector lever can be moved back into a another gear.

Below 5 km/h (3 mph):

The shift lock solenoid will block the selector lever approximately 1 second after the lever is moved into the "N" position. The selector lever can be moved out of the "N" position only when the brake pedal is pressed.

Selector Lever in the "P" Position and the Ignition Turned On

If the brake pedal is not pressed:

The selector lever is locked and cannot be moved out of the "P" position when the button is pressed. The shift lock solenoid blocks the selector lever.

If the brake pedal is pressed:

The shift lock solenoid releases the selector lever. It is now possible to shift into a gear. Slowly move the selector lever from "P" through "S" ; while doing this, check whether the display of the selector lever position in the instrument panel insert matches the actual selector lever position.

Selector Lever in the "N" Position and the Ignition Turned On

If the brake pedal is not pressed:

The selector lever is locked and cannot be moved out of the "N" position when the button is pressed. The shift lock solenoid blocks the selector lever.

If the brake pedal is pressed:

The shift lock solenoid releases the selector lever. It is now possible to shift into a gear.

Selector Lever in the "Tiptronic" Gate

Move the 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.

Ignition and Lights are Turned On

The appropriate symbol is being lit up in the selector mechanism cover.

Transmission Range Display

Simultaneous lighting of all segments of the transmission range selector lever display indicates the transmission is in emergency running mode.