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Selector Lever Mechanism, Checking



Selector lever mechanism, checking, 01V, 5 SPD. A/T (AWD)
In selector lever positions "2", "3", "4", "D" and "R" starter must not be operated.

For speeds exceeding 5 km/h and shifting into selector lever position "N", the shift lock solenoid must not engage to lock the selector lever. Selector lever can be shifted into driving gear.

For speeds below 5 km/h (almost standstill) and shifting into selector lever position "N", the shift lock solenoid must only engage after approximately 1 second. Selector lever can only be shifted out of position "N" with the brake pedal operated.

Selector lever in position "P" and ignition switched on
^ Brake pedal not depressed:
Selector lever is locked and cannot be switched out of position "P" with press button depressed. Solenoid for selector lever lock blocks selector lever.

^ Brake pedal depressed:
Solenoid for selector lever lock releases selector lever. It is possible to select a driving gear. Switch selector lever slowly through from "P" to "2"; while doing this check whether selector lever position in instrument cluster insert matches the selector lever position.

Selector lever in position "N" and ignition switched on
^ Brake pedal not depressed:
Selector lever is locked and cannot be switched out of position "N" with press button depressed. Solenoid for selector lever lock blocks selector lever.

^ Brake pedal depressed:
Solenoid for selector lever lock releases selector lever. It is possible to select a driving gear.

Selector lever in position "D", ignition and lights switched on
^ Move selector lever into Tiptronic gate:
Brightening of the "D" symbol must go out in selector lever display and the "+" and "-" symbols must light up.

The selector lever display in instrument cluster insert must change from P R N D 4 3 2" to "5 4 3 2 1" when selector lever is moved in Tiptronic gate.

Selector lever position indicator
Simultaneous lighting of all segments of Transmission Range (TR) selector lever display indicates transmission in emergency running mode.
^ Check and adjust selector lever cable.
^ Check ignition key removal lock.