1. Selector Mechanism Functionality Test

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Never operate the starter when the selector lever is in "D", "S", "R" or the "tiptronic gate".
If the selector lever position "N" is selected at speeds greater than 5 km/h, the shift lock solenoid does not engage and locks the selector lever. The selector lever can be shifted into another position.
If the selector lever position "N" is selected at speeds below 2 km/h (almost stopped), the shift lock solenoid may only engage after approximately one second. The selector lever can only be moved out of "N" when the brake pedal is pressed.

Selector lever in "P" position:

-- Pull the parking brake button to activate the electro-mechanical parking brake.

-- Switch the ignition off.

The selector lever is locked and cannot be shifted out of the "P" position when the locking button on the selector lever handle is pressed.

-- Switch the ignition on.

-- Do not press the brake pedal.

The selector lever is locked and cannot be shifted out of the "P" position when the locking button on the selector lever handle is pressed. The Shift Lock Solenoid -N110- locks the selector lever.

-- Press the brake pedal and hold.

The Shift Lock Solenoid -N110- unlocks the selector lever. It is possible to select a gear. Press the button in the selector lever handle and slowly move the selector lever from "P" and through "R, N, D, S". While doing this, make sure the transmission range display in the instrument cluster and in the center console matches the selector lever position.

Selector lever in "N" and ignition switched on:

-- Do not press the brake pedal.

After a brief wait time: the selector lever is locked and cannot be moved out of "N" even though the locking button on the selector lever handle is pressed. The Shift Lock Solenoid -N110- locks the selector lever.

-- Press the brake pedal.

The Shift Lock Solenoid -N110- unlocks the selector lever. It is possible to shift into "D" or "R" position.

Selector lever in "D" position and the ignition is switched on:

-- Guide the selector lever into the "tiptronic gate".

The "D" in the Selector Lever Transmission Range Position Display Unit -Y26- must turn off and the "+" and "-" must turn on.
The transmission range display in the instrument cluster must switch from "D" to "M1" when moving the selector lever in the "tiptronic gate".

Selector lever in "D" position and the ignition is switched on:

-- Press the locking button on the selector lever handle.

It is possible to shift into "S" position.

If the specified values are not obtained:

-- Perform Guided Fault Finding using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester: 0 .

-- Adjust the selector lever cable. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE, CHECKING AND ADJUSTING .

-- Check the locking button on the selector lever handle. Refer to 4. Selector Lever Handle Locking Button, Checking .