Gearshift Mechanism, Checking: Notes
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WARNING:
There is a risk of injury and accident from accidentally engaging a gear when the engine is running.
- Before performing any work with the engine running, move the selector lever into "P" and press the parking brake button to set the electro-mechanical parking brake.
- Pay attention to the safety precautions when driving, refer to VEHICLE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
- Perform all tests. If the specified values are not reached, perform "Guided Fault Finding" with Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
Overview:
- 1. Check the gear locks / Selector Lever Release Button -E681-, refer to 1. Check The Gear Locks / Selector Lever Release Button -E681-
- 2. Selector mechanism function test, refer to 2. Selector Mechanism Functionality Test
- 3. Check the displays in the instrument cluster, refer to 3. Check the Displays in the Instrument Cluster
- 4. Check the ignition key lock, refer to 4. Check the Ignition Key Lock (vehicles with an ignition key lock)
NOTE:
Check the selector mechanism thoroughly to make sure it functions correctly.