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Shift Mechanism, Checking



Shift mechanism, checking 09M, 6 Speed FWD A/T
Starter must not be able to be operated in selector lever positions "R", "D" and "S".

For speeds exceeding 5 km/h and shifting into selector lever position "N", the shift lock solenoid must not engage to lock the selector lever. Selector lever can be shifted into a driving mode.

For speeds below 5 km/h (almost standstill) and shifting into selector lever position "N", the shift lock solenoid must only engage after approx. 1 second. Selector lever can only be shifted out of position "N" with the brake pedal operated.

Selector lever in position "P" and ignition switched on
^ Brake pedal is not being operated:
Selector lever is locked and cannot be switched out of position "P" with press button depressed. Shift lock solenoid is locking selector lever.

^ Brake pedal is being operated:
Shift lock solenoid enables selector lever. Selecting a driving mode is possible. Shift selector lever slowly through from "P" to "S"; while doing this, check whether display of selector lever position in instrument panel insert matches actual selector lever position.

Selector lever in position "N" and ignition switched on
^ Brake pedal is not being operated:
Selector lever is locked and cannot be shifted out of position "N" with press button depressed. Shift lock solenoid is locking selector lever.

^ Brake pedal is being operated:
Shift lock solenoid enables selector lever. Selecting a driving mode is possible.

Selector lever in position "Tiptronic"
^ Move selector lever into Tiptronic gate:
Brightening of "D" symbol must go out in selector mechanism cover and "+" and "-" symbols must light up.

The selector lever display in instrument panel insert must change from "P R N D S" to "6 5 4 3 2 1" when selector lever is shifted to Tiptronic gate.

Ignition and lights switched on
Respective symbol in selector mechanism cover lights up.

Transmission Range (TR) Selector Lever Display
Simultaneous lighting of all segments of Transmission Range (TR) selector lever display indicates transmission in emergency running mode.