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. Checking the Transmission Range Indicator
Test step 3.1
- Engine is running.
-- Select the drive positions "P", "R", "N" and "D/S" one after the other:
The driving position currently selected must light up noticeably brighter in the function lighting than the other driving position icons and also in a different color (yellow).
Test step 3.2
- Engine is running.
-- Engage the "P" position.
The P symbol on the button must light up as a yellow function lamp.
All of the other driving positions must not be lit up in yellow. They should be lit up in white.
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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.