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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2018A5 QUATTRO PRESTIGE, 2D CONVERTIBLEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 251 (CONTROLS, HOUSING (1 OF 2))34 CONTROLS, HOUSINGSELECTOR MECHANISMGEARSHIFT MECHANISM, CHECKING1. CHECKING THE GEAR LOCKS / BUTTON FUNCTIONS.
2018 Audi A5 Quattro Prestige, 2D Convertible

1. Checking the Gear Locks / Button Functions.

2018 Audi A5 Quattro Prestige, 2D ConvertibleSECTION 1. Checking the Gear Locks / Button Functions.
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Test step 1.1

  • Engine running, selector lever position "P" engaged, foot brake not pressed.

-- Press the release button -2- and move the selector lever toward the rear.

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The selector lever position "P" must remain selected.

Test step 1.2

  • Engine running, selector lever position "P" engaged, release button -2- not pressed.

-- Press the foot brake and move the selector lever toward the rear.

The selector lever position "P" must remain selected.

Test step 1.3

  • Engine running, selector lever position "P" engaged, foot brake and release button -2- pressed.

-- Engage the "D" position.

The selector lever position "D" must be displayed on the Selector Lever Transmission Range Display -Y5- -1- and in the instrument cluster.

Test step 1.4

  • Engine running, selector lever position "D" engaged, release button -2- not pressed.

-- Push the selector lever forward in the direction "N" :

The selector lever must be locked and the selector lever position "D" must remain selected.

Test step 1.5

  • Engine running, selector lever position "D" engaged, release button -2- pressed.

-- Engage the selector lever position "N".

The "N" position must be displayed on the Selector Lever Transmission Range Display -Y5- -1- and in the instrument cluster.

Test step 1.6

  • Engine running, selector lever position "D" engaged.

-- Move the selector lever toward the rear.

The selector lever position "S" must be engaged, the display in the instrument cluster must switch from "D" to "S". By tipping the selector lever toward the rear again the selector lever position "D" must be engaged and displayed.

Test step 1.7

  • Engine is running.

-- Engage the selector lever position "P", "R", or "N".

-- Move the selector lever into the tiptronic gate.

Shifting in the tiptronic gate is only possible from the "D" or "S" positions.

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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