Selector Mechanism, Checking
Do not operate the starter when the selector lever is in the "R", "D" and "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 selector lever is moved to the "N" position. The selector lever can be moved back again into another driving position.
Below 5 km/h (3 mph)
If the selector lever is moved into the "N" position, the shift lock solenoid may block the selector lever after approximately one second. The selector lever can only be moved out of "N" when the brake pedal is pressed.
Selector Lever in "P" and Ignition Switched On
- If the brake pedal is not pressed:
The selector lever is locked and cannot be moved out of "P" 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 possible to select a gear. Move the selector lever slowly from "P" through "S" ; while doing this, check whether the selector lever position displayed in the instrument cluster matches the actual selector lever position.
Selector Lever in "N" and Ignition Switched On
- If the brake pedal is not pressed:
The selector lever is locked and cannot be moved out of "N" 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 possible to select a gear.
Selector Lever in "Tiptronic" Position
- Move the selector lever into the tiptronic gate:
The "D" symbol illumination must go out in the selector mechanism cover and the "+" and "-" symbols must turn on.
The selector lever position 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 Switched On
The respective symbol is being illuminated in the selector mechanism cover.
Transmission Range Display
The transmission is in emergency mode when all segments in the transmission range display are illuminated at the same time.