Shift mechanism, checking
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Selector lever in "P" position; ignition switched ON
- Brake pedal not depressed:
Selector lever is locked and cannot be shifted out of "P" position. Shiftlock Solenoid -N110- blocks selector lever.
- Brake pedal depressed:
Shiftlock Solenoid -N110- releases selector lever. It is now possible to shift into a driving gear.
Selector lever in "N" position and ignition switched ON:
- Brake pedal not depressed:
Selector lever is locked and cannot be shifted out of "N" position. Shiftlock Solenoid -N110- blocks selector lever.
- Brake pedal depressed:
Shiftlock Solenoid -N110- releases selector lever. It is possible to shift into a driving gear.
NOTE:
- The starter must not be able to operate with the selector lever in positions "1," "2," "3," "D" and "R."
- When travelling at speeds above 5 km/h (3 mph) and shifting into selector lever position "N" the Shiftlock Solenoid -N110- must not engage and block the selector lever. The selector lever can be shifted into a driving gear.
- When travelling at speeds below 5 km/h (3 mph) (almost stopped) and shifting into selector lever position "N", the Shiftlock Solenoid -N110- must not engage until after approx. 1 second. The selector lever cannot be shifted out of the "N" position until the brake pedal is depressed.