Vehicle
Display messages
Shift to P or N to start engine.
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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Auxiliary Battery Malfunction
Possible causes/consequences and ► Solutions
The auxiliary battery for the automatic transmission is no longer
being charged.
► Visit a qualified specialist workshop at
the next opportunity.
► Until then, set the automatic transmission
to position P before
you switch off the engine.
► Before leaving the vehicle, apply the
parking brake.
Display messages
Depress brake to shift out of P.
Possible causes/consequences and ► Solutions
You have attempted to move the transmission selector lever to
position D, R or N without depressing the brake pedal.
► Depress the brake pedal.
Display messages
Door Open Vehicle Not In Park
Possible causes/consequences and ► Solutions
The driver's door is open and the transmission is in position R, N
or D.
► Shift the transmission to position P.
► Engage the parking brake.
Display messages
Drive to workshop without shifting gears.
Possible causes/consequences and ► Solutions
You cannot change the transmission position due to a malfunction.
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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Only shift to P when vehicle is at a standstill.
Possible causes/consequences and ► Solutions
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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Possible causes/consequences and ► Solutions
Risk of accident
The hood or the tailgate is open.
► Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as
soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
► Engage the parking brake.
► Close the hood or tailgate.
You have attempted to lock the vehicle with KEYLESS-GO while
the tailgate or door is open.
► Close all the doors and/or the tailgate.
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and ► Solutions
At least one door is open.
► Close all the doors.
Display messages
Power Steering
Malfunction See
Operator's Manual
Possible causes/consequences and ► Solutions
Risk of accident
The power steering assistance is defective.
You will need to use more force to steer.
► Check whether you are able to apply the
extra force required.
► If you are able to steer safely: carefully
drive on to a qualified
specialist workshop.
► If you are unable to steer safely: do not
drive on. Contact the
nearest qualified specialist workshop.
Display messages
No Service
Possible causes/consequences and ► Solutions
Your vehicle is outside the network provider's transmitter/
receiver range.
► Wait until the mobile phone operational
readiness symbol
appears in the multifunction display.
Display messages
Bluetooth ready
Possible causes/consequences and ► Solutions
The Bluetooth® connection between your mobile phone and
COMAND is not activated.
► If desired, activate the Bluetooth®
connection between your
mobile phone and COMAND (see the separate Operator's
Manual).
Display messages
Top Up Washer Fluid
Possible causes/consequences and ► Solutions
The washer fluid level has dropped to approximately ⅓ of the total
reservoir capacity.
► Add washer fluid.
See also:
Trip computer "From start" or "From
reset"
The values in the From Start submenu are
calculated from the start of a journey, while
the values in the From Reset submenu are
calculated from the last time the submenu
was reset.
– Press th ...
Change of address or change of
ownership
In the event of a change of address, please
send us the "Change of Address Notice"
found in the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet, or simply call the
Mercedes-Benz Customer As ...
Hydroplaning
If water has accumulated to a certain depth
on the road surface, there is a danger of
hydroplaning occurring, even if:
• you drive at low speeds.
• the tires have adequate tread depth.
For ...