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:
Vehicles with automatic transmission
Apply the electric parking brake.
Shift the transmission to position P.
Using the SmartKey
Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the
ignition lock and remove it.
The immobilizer is activated.
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Cockpit
1 Combination switch
2 Cruise control lever
3 Instrument cluster
4 Horn
5 Steering wheel paddle shifters
6 DIRECT SELECT lever
7 PARKTRONIC warning
display
8 Overhead control panel
9 ...
Interchanging the wheels
WARNING
Rotate front and rear wheels only if the tires are of the same dimension. If
your vehicle is equipped with mixed-size tires (different tire dimensions front
vs. rear), tire rotation ...