Selector lever is locked and cannot be shifted out of “P” position
when the button is pressed. Solenoid for selector lever lock blocks
selector lever.
• Brake pedal is depressed:
Solenoid for selector lever lock releases selector lever. It is pos‐
sible to shift into a driving gear. Slowly shift selector lever from
“P” through to “S”, checking whether selector lever position in
dash panel insert corresponds to selector lever position.
Selector lever in “N” position and ignition switched on
• Brake pedal not depressed:
Selector lever is locked and cannot be shifted out of “N” position
with the push button pressed. Solenoid for selector lever lock
blocks selector lever.
• Brake pedal is depressed:
Solenoid for selector lever lock releases selector lever. It is pos‐
sible to shift into a driving gear.
Selector lever in position “Tiptronic”
• Shift selector lever into Tiptronic gate.
The illumination of the “D” symbol in the selector mechanism cov‐
er must go out. “+” and “-” symbols must light up.
When the selector lever is shifted into the Tiptronic gate, the se‐
lector lever position display in the dash panel insert must change
from “P R N D S” to “6 5 4 3 2 1”.
Ignition and light switched on
The respective symbol in the shift mechanism cover lights up.
Selector lever position display
Simultaneous illumination of all selector lever position display
segments indicates gearbox emergency running mode.
2.8 Checking and adjusting selector lever
cable
Brief description
Selector lever cable must be removed from gearbox so that its
ease of movement can be checked. Put removed end down so it
does not rub against anything.
The selector lever must be moved and then the cable must be
reattached to the gearbox.
Then the selector lever cable must be adjusted.
Do not grease cable!
Always adjust selector lever cable, when:
♦ The selector lever cable has been removed from the gearbox.
♦ The engine and/or gearbox has been removed and installed.
♦ Parts of the assembly mounting have been removed and in‐
stalled.
♦ The cable itself or the selector mechanism has been removed
and installed.
♦ The position of the engine and gearbox is shifted, for example
to install it free of tension.
Golf 2013 ➤
7-speed dual clutch gearbox 0CW - Edition 10.2012
2. Selector mechanism 69