09G Automatic Transmission
Selector Mechanism, Checking
The engine cannot be started when the selector lever is in the "R", "D" and "S" positions.
Over 5 km/h (3 mph)
The shift lock solenoid must not block the selector lever when the lever is in the "N" position. The selector lever can be moved back into a another gear.
Below 5 km/h (3 mph)
The shift lock solenoid will block the selector lever approximately 1 second after the lever is moved into the "N" position. The selector lever can be moved out of "N" only when the brake pedal is pressed.
Selector Lever in the "P" Position and the Ignition is Turned On
• The brake pedal is not pressed:
The selector lever is locked and cannot be shifted out of the "P" position with the lock button pressed. The shift lock solenoid blocks the selector lever.
• The brake pedal is pressed:
The shift lock solenoid releases the selector lever. It is now possible to shift into a gear. Shift the selector lever slowly through from "P" to "S"; while doing this, check whether the display for the selector lever position in the instrument panel insert matches the actual selector lever position.
Selector Lever in the "N" Position and the Ignition is Turned On
• The brake pedal is not pressed:
The selector lever is locked and cannot be shifted out of "N" with the lock button pressed. The shift lock solenoid blocks the selector lever.
• The brake pedal is pressed:
The shift lock solenoid releases the selector lever. It is now possible to shift into a gear.
Selector Level in the "Tiptronic" Position
- Shift the selector lever into the Tiptronic gate.
The illuminated "D" in the cover must go out. The "+" and "-" must turn on.
The symbols inside the instrument cluster must change from "P R N D S" to "6 5 4 3 2 1".
Ignition and Lights Turned On
The appropriate symbol is being lit up in selector mechanism cover.
Transmission Range Display
Simultaneous lighting of all segments of the transmission range selector lever display indicates the transmission is in emergency running mode.