Vehicle

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Solutions
You have attempted to start the engine with the transmission in You have attempted to start the engine with the transmission in position R or D.
Shift the transmission to position P or N.
The auxiliary battery for the automatic transmission is no longer The auxiliary battery for the automatic transmission is no longer being charged.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
The auxiliary battery for the automatic transmission is 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.
attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under 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.
You have attempted to move the transmission selector lever to You have attempted to move the transmission selector lever to position D, R or N without depressing the brake pedal.
Depress the brake pedal.
The driver's door is open and the transmission is in position R, N 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.
You cannot change the transmission position due to a malfunction. You cannot change the transmission position due to a malfunction.
A warning tone also sounds.
If transmission position D is selected:
transmission from position D. 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.
The vehicle is moving. The vehicle is moving.
attention to road and traffic conditions. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
Shift the transmission to position P.
The trunk lid is open. The trunk lid is open.
Close the trunk lid.
Risk of accidentThe hood is open. Risk of accident

The hood is open.
attention to road and traffic conditions. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
Apply the electric parking brake.
Close the hood.
At least one door is open. At least one door is open.
Close all the doors.
Risk of accidentThe power steering is malfunctioning. Risk of accident

The power steering is malfunctioning.
You will need to use more force to steer.
Check whether you are able to apply the extra force required.
qualified specialist workshop. If you are able to steer safely: carefully drive on to a qualified specialist workshop.
nearest qualified specialist workshop. If you are unable to steer safely: do not drive on. Contact the nearest qualified specialist workshop.
The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped below the minimum.
Add washer fluid.
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