Vehicle

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and 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 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.
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.
A warning tone also sounds.
– 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:
– 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.
– 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 tailgate is open. The tailgate is open.
– Close the tailgate.
Risk of accidentThe hood is open. – Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying 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 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. You will need to use more force to steer. 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.
Your vehicle is outside the network provider's transmitter/ receiver 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 The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped below the minimum.
– Add washer fluid.
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