Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
3. Check the Closing Locks - Vehicles with Keyless Stop and Start Systems
-- Switch the ignition on.
-- Do not move the selector lever into "P" but rather, for example, into "N".
-- Switch the ignition off.
- A warning message must be displayed in the instrument cluster.
- The vehicle cannot be locked.
-- Move the selector lever into "P" position.
- The vehicle can be locked.
If the specified values are not obtained:
-- Use the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester in Guided Fault Finding for Fault Finding.
-- 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 .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.