GF27.60-P-2000AHS Gear Shift, Function

GF27.60-P-2000AHS Gear shift, function
- Transmission 722.9


Function requirements for shift operation, general
^ Circuit 87 ON
^ Circuit 61 (engine running)
^ Engine speed from CDI control unit (N3/9) or ME-SFI [ME] control unit (N3/10)
^ Transmission not in limp-home mode
^ Drive train CAN (CAN C) signals

Shift operation, general
The electric controller unit (VGS) (Y3/8) converts the electrical signals coming from the fully integrated transmission control unit (VGS) (Y3/8n4) into hydraulic signals.

The selector lever positions "P, R, N, D" from the DIRECT SELECT gear selector switch (S16/13) are transferred to the chassis CAN (CAN E) by the steering column tube module (N80).

The CDI control unit or ME-SFI [ME] control unit transfers the information to the drive train CAN. Taking various information into account, the intelligent servo module for DIRECT SELECT (A80) transfers the selector lever positions to the fully integrated transmission control unit (VGS). The intelligent servo module changes the position of the selector range lever, which is transmitted to the selection range sensor (VGS) (Y3/8s1). The shift range is displayed in the instrument cluster (A1). Although the shift range can be changed in the forward gears while driving, the fully integrated transmission control unit (VGS) prevents a shift operation if the engine speed is too high or too low.

Shift operation, function sequence
The function sequence is subdivided into the following steps:
^ Function sequence for upshift and downshift
^ Function sequence for 1 to 2 shift

Function sequence for upshift and downshift
In the Sport "S" and Comfort "C" transmission modes, the driver can select the following functions by actuating the MINUS steering wheel gear shifter (S110/1) and the PLUS steering wheel gear shifter (S111/1):

One press toward "-" activates the gear limitation function (a downshift is made to the gear that lies exactly one below the currently selected one if the engine speed allows).

Pressing and holding towards "-" selects the "Shift to optimal gear" function (the gear which allows the best vehicle acceleration is selected).

One press toward "+" with the gear limitation function selected increases gearshift limitation by one gear (e.g. from 3 to 4).

One press toward "+" in gear range "D" sends an upshift request to the transmission (the transmission shifts up if the driving situation allows).

Pressing and holding toward "+" cancels the gear limitation function completely (gearshift to "D").

In transmission mode Comfort "C" in comparison with the transmission mode Sport "S" a shorter shift range (shifting at low engine speed) and therefore a lower drive torque is available. This enables a gentler start-off as the gears are not driven to the limit.

In transmission mode Manual "M" (except code (494) USA version), the individual gears "1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7" can be shifted directly using the MINUS and PLUS steering wheel gear shifter.

The reverse gear, park position and neutral position can only be engaged using the DIRECT SELECT gear selector switch.

Manual transmission mode

Transmission mode Manual "M" is no longer active after ignition to "OFF" to "ON". The transmission always starts in the last selected transmission mode. ("S" or "C").

Function sequence for 1 to 2 shift
Multidisk brake B2, multidisk brake B3 and multidisk clutch K3 are engaged in 1st gear. When shifting from 1st gear to 2nd gear, multidisk brake B3 is disengaged and multidisk brake B1 is engaged.

The shift operation is started by the fully integrated transmission control unit (VGS). Here, the multidisk brake B1 is filled and the pressure in multidisk brake B1 is increased continuously. Simultaneously the pressure in multi-disk brake B3 is reduced. This involves a flowing transition. When the 2nd gear torque is reached, the engine speed must be adapted to the 2nd gear level (elevation phase).

This speed adjustment is achieved by the pressure in the multi-disk brake B1 being increased and, if necessary, engine torque being reduced via the CDI control unit or ME-SFI [ME] control unit.

A forced downshift occurs at excessively low rpm and a forced upshift occurs at an excessively high rpm.

When the vehicle is stationary the transmission automatically shifts into 1st gear. It is possible to start off both in 1st or 2nd gear.