System overview
| System overview | 
Selector mechanism
| 1. | 
       Gear linkage
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| 2. | 
       Selector rod
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| 3. | 
       Lock plate
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| 4. | 
       Gear lever housing
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| 5. | 
       Gear lever
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| 6. | 
       Ball socket
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| 7. | 
       Gear lever ball
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Transfer of force from the gear lever to the gearbox is via a linkage which transmits both torsional and shear forces with the least possible friction to achieve low shifting force.
The car is equipped with a gear lever lock which means that the gear lever is locked in the reverse position when the key is removed from the ignition switch.
