Automatic Transmission External Controls

Description and Operation

System Diagram

 

Item

Description

1

Selector lever cable

2

Selector lever cable retaining clip

3

Selector lever cable bracket

4

Selector lever cable bracket retaining clip

5

Adjuster locking clamp

6

Selector lever cable bracket retaining clip

7

Selector lever assembly

System Operation

Drive position selection

The transmission provides the following drive positions:
•  P (Park)
• R (Reverse)
• N (Neutral)
• D (Drive)
• L (Low)

Selector lever positions

In the P selector lever position, the output shaft is blocked at the housing by the park pawl.

If the selector lever is not in P position, the ignition key interlock switch sends a signal to the instrument cluster when exiting the vehicle. When the driver's door is opened, a message is displayed on the instrument cluster ('Move selector lever to P') and the warning buzzer sounds. In addition, it is not possible to lock the vehicle electrically.

In R position:
• The vehicle can be driven in reverse.
• The reversing lamps are actuated.

In N position:
• The electric motor does not generate any torque.

Selector Lever Cable Adjustment

NOTE: Refer to the service literature for the exact procedure and specifications.

An adjustment is required if the transmission or selector lever are removed, if the engine does not start in P or N or concerns arise with regard to the shift quality.

Adjustment of the selector cable is performed with the selector lever in position D.

Open the catch on the adjusting mechanism on the transmission end and hang out the selector lever cable.

The selector lever and the shift mechanism must be in position D. To do this, turn the lever clockwise until it reaches the stop (position L).

Then turn counter-clockwise until the first catch (position D).

Hang up the selector lever cable again and close the catch on the adjusting mechanism at the transmission end.

Selector lever immobiliser

 

Item

Description

1

Switch for the ignition key interlock

2

Selector lever lock solenoid

The brake shift interlock system prevents a shift out of P position unless the brake pedal is depressed. The brake shift interlock system has a brake shift interlock actuator mounted on the floor selector lever assembly.