Vehicle
Display messages | Possible causes/consequences and Solutions |
You have attempted to start the engine with the transmission in
position R or D. Shift the transmission to position P or N. |
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The auxiliary battery for the automatic transmission is no longer
being charged. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. |
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The auxiliary battery for the automatic transmission is
discharged. If there is a malfunction in the vehicle's electrical system, you may not be able to change the transmission position. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under any circumstances. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. |
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You have attempted to move the transmission selector lever to
position D, R or N without depressing the brake pedal. Depress the brake pedal. |
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The driver's door is open and the transmission is in position R, N
or D. Shift the transmission to position P. Apply the electric parking brake. |
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You cannot change the transmission position due to a malfunction. A warning tone also sounds. If transmission position D is selected: Drive to a qualified specialist workshop without shifting the transmission from position D. If transmission position R, N or P is selected: Notify a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service. |
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The vehicle is moving. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Shift the transmission to position P. |
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The trunk lid is open. Close the trunk lid. |
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Risk of accident The hood is open. |
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At least one door is open. Close all the doors. |
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Risk of accident The power steering is malfunctioning. |
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The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped
below the minimum. Add washer fluid. |
See also:
Important safety notes
WARNING
Do not turn off the engine before the vehicle has come to a complete stop. With
the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and steering
systems. In this case, ...
Changing gear
The automatic transmission shifts to the
individual gears automatically when it is in
transmission position D. This automatic
gearshifting behavior is determined by:
• a shift range restriction, ...
Deactivating/activating the ECO start/stop function
General information
You can deactivate and activate the ECO
start/stop function using COMAND.
You can also use the programmable
button to activate and
deactivate the ECO start/stop function i ...