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Selector Lever Assembly: Notes
| Item Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Selector lever |
| 2 | Selector lever position display |
| 3 | Console panel and bezel |
| 4 | M/S display |
| 5 | Shutter |
| 6 | Mounting plate |
| 7 | Screw (8 off) |
| 8 | Seal |
| 9 | Selector cable |
| 10 | Screw and washer (4 off) |
| 11 | Interlock emergency release lever and selector assembly |
The selector lever assembly is located in the floor console and is secured to the transmission tunnel closure plate. The selector lever assembly comprises a moulded plastic housing which provides for the location of the selector components.
The lever is connected to a crosspiece which allows for the selection of P, R, N, D in a forward and backward direction and selection between D and M/S in a left/right direction.
When M/S (sport) mode is selected the lever can be moved in a forward or backward direction to select + or - for manual (CommandShift® ) operation. If left in sport mode, all gear changes are performed automatically.
If manual (CommandShift® ) mode is selected, all gear changes are based on inputs received by the transmission control module (TCM) from manual +/- Hall effect sensors located in the selector lever assembly.
The selector lever assembly houses the following components:
- PCB (printed circuit board)
- Shift Interlock solenoid
- Park and Neutral locking levers.
The selector lever positions are as follows:
- P (park) : no torque transmitted to the drive wheels and prevents the vehicle from moving by locking the transmission
- R (reverse) : selects reverse gear - only to be selected when the vehicle is stationary and the engine is at idle
- N (neutral) : no torque transmitted to the drive wheels - allows the vehicle to roll, so ensure the electronic parking brake (EPB) is applied before leaving the vehicle in this state
- D (drive) : this position uses all six forward gears in automatic operation
- M/S : this position engages the sport mode, which uses all six forward gears as in D, but will upshift at higher engine speeds improving acceleration
- + and - : initiates upshifts and downshifts respectively, allowing the transmission to be used as a sequential manual transmission (CommandShift® mode) with six forward gears.
The selector lever position is displayed to the driver on the selector lever position display, M/S display and in the instrument cluster.
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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.
- • 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.
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