| Checking selector mechanism |
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| The starter must not operate in the selector lever positions “1”, “2”, “3”, “D” and “R”. |
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| On right-hand drive vehicles the starter must only operate in selector lever positions “P” and “N” when the locking button in the selector lever handle is not pressed. |
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| When travelling at speeds above 5 km/h and shifting into selector lever position “N”, selector lever lock solenoid must not engage and block selector lever. Selector lever can be shifted into a driving gear. |
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| When travelling at speeds below 5 km/h (almost stationary) and shifting into selector lever position “N”, selector lever lock solenoid should only engage after about 1 second. Selector lever cannot be shifted out of “N” position until brake pedal is depressed. |
| Selector lever in “P” position and ignition switched on: |
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| Brake pedal not depressed: |
| Selector lever is locked and cannot be shifted out of “P” position. Selector lever lock solenoid blocks selector lever. |
| Selector lever lock solenoid releases selector lever. It is possible to shift into a driving gear. Shift selector lever slowly from “P” position through “R, N, D, 3, 2, 1” and check whether the display on the dash panel insert shows the correct selector lever position in each case. |
| Selector lever in “N” position and ignition switched on: |
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| Brake pedal not depressed: |
| Selector lever is locked and cannot be shifted out of “N” position. Selector lever lock solenoid blocks selector lever. |
| Selector lever lock solenoid releases selector lever. It is possible to shift into a driving gear. |
| Selector lever in “D” position, ignition and lights switched on: |
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| Shift selector lever into Tiptronic gate: |
| The illuminated “D” symbol in the selector lever position display must go out and the “+” and “-” symbols must light up. |
| The selector lever position indicator in the dash panel insert must change from “PRND321” to “4321” when the selector lever is shifted into the Tiptronic gate. |
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| Checking and adjusting selector lever cable → Chapter. |
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| Check ignition key withdrawal lock → Chapter. |
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