GF27.10-P-0001-18SXA Automatic Transmission (AT), Gear Selector Switch Position

GF27.10-P-0001-18SXA Automatic transmission (AT), gear selector switch position
- TRANSMISSION 722.6
- up to model year 08

Component Identification:

The DIRECT SELECT gear selector switch can be engaged in 4 different positions. It is possible to select between 3 transmission modes using the transmission mode button (A40/9s8) (model 216) or the transmission mode switch (S16/5) (model 221). The gear selector switch positions refer to:
P Park lock and start position
R Reverse gear
N Neutral and start position (No power transmission takes place. The vehicle is not in gear.)
D All 5 forward gears are available

Transmission modes button (model 216) or transmission modes switch (model 221)
Sport program "S":
^ Driving in 1st gear for all driving situations
^ The gears are completely disengaged.

Comfort program "C":
^ Starting off always in 2nd gear (except in 1st gear shift range).
^ The gears are not completely disengaged.

If kickdown is actuated the gears are shifted up and down as for the sport program "S".

Manual program "M", on model 216.376 and model 221.176:
^ Direct gear selection possible by means of left steering wheel gear shifter (S110/2) or right steering wheel gear shifter (S111/2)

Manual program "M", on model 221.179:
^ Direct gear selection possible by means of left steering wheel gear shifter (S110/1) or right steering wheel gear shifter (S111/1)

Shifting range limit
When the sport program "S" or comfort program "C" is activated, in gear selector switch position "D" the shift range can be limited via the left steering wheel gear shifter and right steering wheel gear shifter.

In the limited shifting range an upshift is authorized close to the engine limit speed.