Automatic transmission (AT), selector lever positions - GF27.10-P-0001-05GAZ
Transmission 722.6 in models 215, 220 (except 215.374/379, 220.074/174/179) as of 01.09.02
The selector lever can be moved into 6 different positions. The driver can select 2 different transmission modes using the transmission mode switch (S16/5).
The selector lever positions have the following meanings:
P Park lock and start position
R Reverse gear
N Neutral and start position
(No power transmission takes place. The vehicle is not in gear).
D All 5 forward gears are available.
+ Touch: Upshift by one shift range in each case.
Press and hold down: Change from the current shift range direct to "D"
- Touch: Downshift by one shift range in each case.
The selected gear is only actuated at the permitted speed.
Press and hold down: The transmission is shifted into a gear from which the vehicle can be easily accelerated or decelerated (shift range displayed in instrument cluster (A1)).
If the shift range is limited, the transmission shifts up gears when the engine speed is close to the engine breakaway speed.
Transmission mode switch (S16/5)
Sport program "S":
- Starting off in 1st gear for all driving situations.
Comfort program "C":
- Starting off always in 2nd gear (except 1st gear shift range).
- The maximum speed is not utilized in any one gear.
If kickdown is actuated the gears are shifted up and down as for the sport program "S".