Gear selector inhibitor
The gear selector inhibitor prevents accidental changing between different gear positions in an automatic gearbox.
Automatic gear selector inhibitor
The automatic gear selector inhibitor has special safety systems.
From park position - P
To be able to move the gear selector from the P position to another gear position, the brake pedal must be depressed and the ignition position must be II.
From neutral position - N
If the gear selector is in the N position and the car has been stationary for at least 3 seconds (irrespective of whether the engine is running) then the gear selector is locked.
To be able to move the gear selector from the N position to another gear position, the brake pedal must be depressed and the ignition position must be II.
Message in the driver display
If the gear selector is inhibited, a message is shown in the driver display, e.g. Gear lever Press brake pedal to activate gear lever.
The gear selector is not inhibited mechanically.