Selector Mechanism, Checking

Selector mechanism, checking
The starter must not operate in the selector lever positions "R", "D", "S" and in the Tiptronic position.

When travelling at a speed greater than 5 km/h and shifting into selector lever position "N", the shift lock solenoid must not engage and block the selector lever. The selector lever can be shifted to a driving gear.

When travelling at speed lower than 5 km/h (almost a standstill) and shifting into selector lever position "N", the shift lock solenoid must not engage until after approx. 1 second has lapsed. The selector lever cannot be shifted out of position "N" until brake pedal is depressed.

Selector lever in position "P" and ignition switched on:
- Brake pedal not depressed:
Selector lever is locked and cannot be shifted out of position "P". Shift lock solenoid blocks selector lever.
- Brake pedal depressed:
Shift lock solenoid releases selector lever. It is possible to shift into a driving gear. Move selector slowly from position "P" to "S" and when doing this check that the selector lever display in the instrument cluster is indicating correctly.

Selector lever in position "N" and ignition switched on:
- Brake pedal not depressed:
Selector lever is locked and cannot be shifted out of position "N". Shift lock solenoid blocks selector lever.
- Brake pedal depressed:
Shift lock solenoid releases selector lever. It is possible to shift into a driving gear.

Selector lever in position "D" and ignition switched on:
- Move selector lever to Tiptronic gate:
Lighting under "D" symbol in selector lever display must go out and the "+" and "-" symbols must light up.
Selector lever display in instrument cluster must change from "PRNDS" to "654321" when moving selector lever to Tiptronic gate.