Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
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
work‐
shop
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 alter-
nately 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.
SorB/
7/C/
A
Transmission over‐
heated See Owner's
Manual
Only for vehicles with automatic transmission: S flashes
alternately with the currently selected transmission position. A
warning tone also sounds.
Further pulling
away or crawling manoeuvres have led to a critical
clutch temperature.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X
Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away.
X
Wait until the automatic transmission has cooled down and the
display message does not reappear after acknowledging it.
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Display messages (on-board computer with colour display)
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