Mercedes-Benz SL SERIES Operator's Manual page 268

Display messages
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Vehicle
Display messages
Shift to 'P' or
'N' to Start Engine
Apply Brake to
Shift from 'P'
To Deselect P or
N, Depress Brake
and Start Engine
Transmission Not
in P Risk of Vehi‐
cle Rolling Away
Only Shift to 'P'
when Vehicle is
Stationary
Service Required
Do Not Shift Gears
Visit Dealer
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
You have attempted to start the engine with the transmission in
position R or D.
Shift the transmission to position P or N.
X
You have attempted to move the transmission selector lever to
position D, R or N without depressing the brake pedal.
Depress the brake pedal.
X
With the engine switched off, you have attempted to shift the
transmission out of position P or N into another transmission
position.
Depress the brake pedal.
X
Start the engine.
X
The driver's door is open or not fully closed and the transmission
is in position R, N or D.
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
The vehicle may roll away.
There is a risk of an accident.
Shift the transmission to position P.
X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
X
Close the driver's door completely.
X
The vehicle is moving.
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
X
attention to road and traffic conditions.
Shift the transmission to position P.
X
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
X
transmission from position D.
If transmission position R, N or P is selected:
Notify a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service.
X
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Y