2. Seek expert assistance.
Selector lever fault
The indicator lamp lights up yellow.
An a
coustic warning may also be given.
A text notification may also be shown on
the instrument cluster display.
There is a fault in the selector lever.
1. Go to a suitably qualified workshop.
Transmission overheated
The indicator lamp lights up yellow.
An a
coustic warning may also be given.
A text notification may also be shown on
the instrument cluster display.
The automatic transmission can become
too hot as a result of frequently moving o
on uphill gradients, for example →
.
1.
Stop at the next opportunity and allow
the transmission to cool down with en-
gaged parking lock
and running en-
gine.
2.
If the indicator lamp does not go out,
switch on the electric parking brake and
leave the vehicle standing.
3. Seek expert assistance. Failure to do so
could result in considerable damage to
the transmission.
Transmission malfunction
The indicator lamp lights up yellow.
An a
coustic warning may also be given.
A text notification may also be shown on
the instrument cluster display.
There is a fault in the transmission.
1. Go to a suitably qualified workshop.
Transmission faulty
The warning lamp lights up red.
An a
coustic warning may also be given.
A text notification may also be shown on
the instrument cluster display.
There is a serious fault in the transmission.
Do not drive on!
1.
Stop the vehicle as soon as possible
and when safe to do so.
2. Engage the parking lock.
Or: switch on the electric parking brake.
3. Seek expert assistance.
Transmission overheated
The warning lamp lights up red.
An a
coustic warning may also be given.
A text notification may also be shown on
the instrument cluster display.
The automatic transmission can become
too hot as a result of moving o frequently
on uphill gradients, for example.
Do not drive on!
1.
Allow the transmission to cool down
with engaged parking lock
and running
engine → pa
ge 157.
2. If the indicator lamp does not go out,
switch on the electric parking brake and
leave the vehicle standing.
3. Seek expert assistance. Failure to do so
could result in considerable damage to
the transmission.
Manual release of the parking lock
If the power fails in the vehicle, e.g. due to
a flat 12-volt vehicle battery, and the vehi-
cle has to be pushed or towed, the selector
lever lock must be released manually.
1. Seek expert assistance.
Vehicle does not move even though po-
sition is engaged
If the vehicle will not move in the required
direction, the system may have selected
the position incorrectly.
1. Depress the brake pedal and reselect
the position.
2. If the vehicle still does not move in the
required direction, there is a system
fault. Seek expert assistance and have
the system checked.
WARNING
If the parking lock P is relea
sed and the
electric parking brake is switched o, the
vehicle can start moving unexpectedly
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