Gearshift Mechanism, Checking
- Observe the safety precautions. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
In the selector lever positions "R", "D" and "B" and in the recuperation position the word "Ready" must not appear in the instrument cluster.
Over 5 km/h (3 mph):
The shift lock solenoid must not block the selector lever when the selector lever is moved to the "N" position. The selector lever can be moved back again into another driving position.
Below 5 km/h (3 mph):
If the selector lever is moved into the "N" position, the shift lock solenoid may 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 Ignition Switched On
- If the brake pedal is not pressed:
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 pressed:
The shift lock solenoid releases the selector lever. It is possible to select a gear. Slowly move the selector lever slowly from "P" through "B" ; while doing this, check whether display of selector lever position in instrument panel insert matches actual selector lever position.
Selector Lever in "N" and Ignition Switched On
- If the brake pedal is not pressed:
The selector lever is locked and cannot be moved out of "N" when the button is pressed. The shift lock solenoid blocks the selector lever.
- If the brake pedal is pressed:
The shift lock solenoid releases the selector lever. It is possible to select a gear.
Selector Lever in "Tiptronic" Position
- Move the selector lever into the tiptronic gate:
The illuminated "D" symbol in the selector mechanism cover must turn off. The "B" illumination must turn on.
The transmission range display in the instrument cluster must change from "P R N D B" to "4 3 2 1" when the selector lever is moved into the recuperation gate.
Ignition and Lights Switched On
The respective symbol is being illuminated in the selector mechanism cover.
Transmission Range Display
Simultaneous lighting of all segments of transmission range selector lever display indicates malfunction.