Vehicle

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and •► Solutions

Shift to 'P' or 'N' to Start Engine

You have attempted to start the engine with the transmission in position R or D.

•► Shift the transmission to position P or N.

Auxiliary Battery Malfunction

The auxiliary battery for the automatic transmission is no longer being charged.

•► Visit a qualified specialist workshop

Apply Brake to Shift from 'P'

You have attempted to move the transmission selector lever to position D, R or N without depressing the brake pedal.

•► Depress the brake pedal.

Door Open Vehicle Not in 'P'

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 parking brake.

Service Required Do Not Shift Gears Visit Dealer

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.

Only Shift to 'P' when Vehicle is Stationary

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.

open.  Sedan: the trunk lid is open.

•► Close the trunk lid.

•► Close the tailgate. Wagon: the tailgate is open.

•► Close the tailgate.

Risk of accident
 The hood is open.

•► Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.

•► Apply the parking brake.

•► Close the hood.

•► Close all the doors. At least one door is open.

•► Close all the doors.

Not LatchedorRear Rear Left Backrest Not LatchedorRear Right Backrest Not Latched

Risk of injury
 Sedan with through-loading feature in the rear bench seat:

The backrest in the rear is not engaged on the left-hand and/or right-hand side.

•► Push the backrest back until it engages.

Malfunction See Power Steering Malfunction See Operator's Manual

Risk of accident
 The power steering is malfunctioning.

You will need to use more force to steer.

A warning tone also sounds.

•► 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.

Phone No Service

Your vehicle is outside the network provider's transmitter/ receiver range.

•► Wait until the mobile phone operational readiness symbol appears in the multifunction display.

The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped Check Washer Fluid

The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped below the minimum.

•► Add washer fluid

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