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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
Shift to P or N to
start
Vehicles with automatic transmission only: the currently
selected transmission position is shown in the middle of the
display.
You have
attempted to start the engine with the transmission in
position D or R.
X
Shift to P or N to start.
Shift to N to start
Vehicles with automatic transmission only: the currently
selected transmission position is shown in the middle of the
display.
The engine switches off while the vehicle is in motion.
X
Shift to N to start.
A
Apply brakes to
start
Vehicles with automatic transmission only: N is shown in the
middle of the display.
You have tried to start the engine in transmission position N
without depressing the brake pedal.
X
Depress the brake pedal.
Risk of vehicle
rolling Transmis‐
sion not in P
Vehicles with automatic transmission only: a warning tone
also sounds.
The driver's door is open/not fully closed and the gear lever is
in position R, N or D.
G
WARNING
The vehicle may roll away.
There is a risk of an accident.
X
Shift the selector lever to position P.
X
Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away.
X
Fully close the driver's door.
S
Transmission mal‐
function Visit
workshop
Vehicles with automatic transmission only: S is shown.
The automatic transmission is malfunctioning.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
SorB/
7/C/
A
Clutch protection
active See
Owner's
Manual
Vehicles with automatic transmission only: S flashes
alternately with
the currently selected transmission position.
The automatic transmission clutch has overheated. You will
feel the clutch pedal pulsate.
X
Initially try to avoid pulling away or crawling manoeuvres.
If the display message disappears, automatic transmission
is available again.
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