[bdonkersgoed]

Hey Everyone,

This is most likely a very stupid question. I was just wondering why some cars (especially luxury cars) have their Automatic Gear Selector in a "zig-zag" pattern . . .

Thanks!

 

[W140Gill]

Hey Everyone,

This is most likely a very stupid question. I was just wondering why some cars (especially luxury cars) have their Automatic Gear Selector in a "zig-zag" pattern . . .

Thanks!

Its so you can find your gear without looking. It also stops you from making silly gear changes by mistake.
You will quickly get used to the unique layout.

 

[bdonkersgoed]

Does the gear selector even have a button? How does it know that you want to change your ...

Does the gear selector even have a button? How does it know that you want to change your selection?

I have obviously never driven a car with a gear selector such as this before [:I]

 

[W140Gill]

Re: Does the gear selector even have a button? How does it know that you want to change your

Does the gear selector even have a button? How does it know that you want to change your selection?

I have obviously never driven a car with a gear selector such as this before [:I]

there is no button, its spring loaded to keep it to the left, so if you wanted to shift to a gear that is more to the right, you will have to physically move it there - this, like a lock button, stops you making silly gear changes as well.