Gear Selector Assembly
The gear selector assembly is positioned in the center console and is mechanically connected to the transmission by a cable which affects the gear valve.
Gear selectors and cables are shaped differently depending on which car model they are installed in.
Gear selector assemblies with Geartronic, in addition to P/R/N/D modes, also have a manual shifting mode. The manual gear positions can be selected at any point while driving. The engaged gear is locked until the driver selects another gear. The automatic transmission only down shifts if the vehicle slows down to very low speed.
To downshift the gear selector must be moved to minus. To upshift the gear selector must be moved to plus. At start, 3rd is the highest possible gear.
The engine can only be started in position P or N .
| Position | Meaning | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Parking | The output shaft of the transmission is locked, so that the vehicle does not roll. This position should be selected when the vehicle is parked or the engine is started. | |
| Back-up | Back-up gear. This position must only be selected when the vehicle is stationary. | |
| Neutral | Neutral means that no gear is engaged and the vehicle can roll freely. The engine can be started in this position. | |
| Drive | The D position is used for all forward motion. When D is engaged the engine drives the vehicle forward. Up and down shifting occurs automatically depending on acceleration and speed. | |
| Manual | This position allows the driver to change gears manually. |