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 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 electric parking brake. |
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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. A warning tone also sounds. – 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 tailgate is open. – Close the tailgate. |
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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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Your vehicle is outside the network provider's transmitter/ receiver
range. – Wait until the mobile phone operational readiness symbol appears in the multifunction display. |
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The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped
below the minimum. – Add washer fluid. |
See also:
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles
Vehicles with 4MATIC must not be towed
with either the front or the rear axle raised,
as doing so will damage the transmission.
If the vehicle has transmission damage or
damage to the front or ...
Outside temperature display
The outside temperature display is in the
multifunction display.
WARNING
The outside temperature indicator is not
designed to serve as an ice-warning device
and is therefore unsuitable for th ...
Speedometer with segments
The segments in the speedometer indicate
which speed range is available.
Cruise control (Y page 167) activated:
The segments light up from the stored speed
to the maximum speed.
DISTRONIC PLUS ...