Position Indication With Shift Pattern

Position Indication with Shift Pattern: The engaged position is only indicated in the instrument cluster. Depending on what position is selected, the corresponding selection is illuminated in the shift pattern. The arrows indicating the possible movement directions of the selector lever are also illuminated. An additional indication is provided in the L mode.




After switching on the ignition and starting the engine, the P or N positions and all of the arrows are indicated. In positions D or R, the single arrow for the stiff direction to return to N is indicated (next to the N indicator).

Detailed explanations for Typical Indications:

The shift pattern consists of the locator illumination for the R, N and D positions with the associated arrows. This is indicated when the ignition is "ON" and the transmission is not in position P




The position indicator for R, N or D is highlighted corresponding to the engaged gear position (position D is highlighted here). The positions are indicated when the ignition is "ON" and the transmission is not in position P




Position P is separate from the actual shift pattern. P is indicated in the instrument cluster only when the park position is engaged and the ignition is "ON".




The L mode is indicated in a separate display and illuminates L1 through L6 when the L mode is selected. Impermissible shift requests, such as a down shift that will cause the engine to exceed the maximum speed are suppressed by the transmission control module and are indicated only temporarily.




The indicator in the instrument cluster is blank when the P position is engaged and the bus is in sleep mode. This can also occur when position P is engaged and the bus wakes up, the CAN signals are valid but terminal 15 is OFF




The N position indicator will begin to flash before the N-hold function elapses (30 min). Flashing takes place at a frequency of 1.5 Hz, controlled by the transmission control module.




Detailed explanations for Fault Indications:

When the CAN signals are invalid and the activation line is "high", the shift pattern and P position indicator are illuminated when position P is engaged (Bus is awake).




When the ignition is switched "ON" and the transmission control module does not detect the P position, position N will flash in addition to the Check Control message "emergency release may be operated". This can also occur if the Bus is awake, KL15 is ON and the Bus activation line is "high".




This display is illuminated when the transmission is in the mechanical emergency operation (with forward movement). The R and N illumination will remain on and all of the arrows along with the D position indicator will flash at a frequency 1.5 Hz.




This display is illuminated when the transmission is in the mechanical emergency operation and in the P position. All of the arrows will flash at a frequency 1.5 Hz. The shift pattern locator illumination for R, N, D will remain on and the P position is indicated.




This display is illuminated when the transmission is in the mechanical or electrical emergency operation and the CAN communication is not functional.




In the event of a transmission failure or a CAN bus error, the instrument cluster assumes control and will illuminate this display. All of the arrows will flash at a frequency 1.5 Hz. The shift pattern locator illumination for R, N and D will remain on and the P position indicator is switched off.