Shift Selection and Gear Position

Introduction
Operator gearshift control is effected by:
The selector lever
Accelerator pedal position
Kickdown
The mode switch








Operator's Selector Module ('J' Gate)

Selector lever:
Gear selector positions are:
P Transmission mechanically locked, starting available*
R Reverse gear
N Neutral gear, no power to the rear wheels (starting available)
D Drive gear, all 5 forward gears available (see Performance Mode Push button)
4 Upshift to 4th gear only
3 Upshift to 3rd gear only
2 Upshift to 2nd gear only

Gearshift Interlock Manual Override*
The interlock system which locks the selector in P and prevents the ignition key from being removed except when P is selected, may be manually overridden in the event of an emergency.
1. With the parking brake applied
2. Remove the access blank using a suitable Torx bit
3. Insert a small screwdriver into the vacated hole
4. Push the screwdriver downwards, gently, and hold whilst simultaneously moving the selector from P towards R. but do not engage R until the tool has been removed
5. An audible warning may be heard when operation 4 is carried out
6. With the selector in N and the access blank replaced, the vehicle may be started

Range Selection
The selector lever transmits operator demand to the transmission and TCM by means of a cable and Dual-Linear Switch (DLS).
The lever operates the transmission assembly selector shaft, only for P R N D, by means of a cable. Movement of the lever across the gate to 4, 3 and 2 positions disengages the cable from the selector lever and engages the DLS which controls gear selection electronically.

Gear selector module:
Provides illumination of the decal relevant to the gear selected. This information is provided by CAN from the TCM.
Illuminates the security system Active LED on the gear selector surround, in response to an output from the BPM.