Gearshift Mechanism, Checking
Starter must not be able to be operated in selector lever positions "R", "D", "S" and in tiptronic position.
Over 5 km/h
The shift lock solenoid must not block the selector lever when the lever is in "N" position. The selector lever can be moved back into a another driving mode.
Below 5 km/h
In the selector lever is moved into the "N" position the shift lock solenoid can block the selector lever after approximately one second. The selector lever can only be moved out of "N" when the brake pedal is pressed.
Selector Lever in "P" and the Ignition Turned On:
- If the brake pedal is not depressed:
The selector lever is locked and cannot be moved out of "P" when the button is pressed. The shift lock solenoid blocks the selector lever.
- If the brake pedal is depressed:
The shift lock solenoid releases the selector lever. It is possible to select a gear. Move the selector lever slowly from "P" through "S" ; while doing this, check whether the selector lever position displayed in instrument cluster matches the actual selector lever position.
Selector Lever in "N" and Ignition Switched On
- If the brake pedal is not depressed:
The selector lever is locked and cannot be moved out of "P" when the button is pressed. The shift lock solenoid blocks the selector lever.
- If the brake pedal is depressed:
The shift lock solenoid releases the selector lever. It is possible to select a gear.
Selector Level in the "Tiptronic" Position
- Move the selector lever into the tiptronic gate:
The illuminated "D" symbol in the selector mechanism cover must turn off. The "+" and "-" must turn on.
The transmission range display in the instrument cluster must change from "P R N D S" to "6 5 4 3 2 1" when the selector lever is moved into the Tiptronic gate.
The Ignition and Lights Must Be Turned On
The respective symbol is being lit up in the selector mechanism cover.
Transmission Range Display
Simultaneous lighting of all segments on the transmission range display indicates the transmission is in emergency mode.