Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Owner's Manual page 170

Transmission
Display messages
Apply brake to
deselect P
Park (P) position
Apply brake
and start engine
to disengage P
Start engine
to engage gear
Depress brake
to start engine
Vehicle
not in position P
Without changing
gear,
consult workshop
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
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
When the engine is switched off, it is not possible to shift out of
park position P.
Depress the brake pedal and start the engine.
X
The gear cannot be engaged when the engine is switched off.
Depress the brake pedal and start the engine.
X
You cannot start the engine. The engine was switched off in posi-
tion D or R.
Depress the brake pedal and start the engine.
X
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 P using the button on the centre con-
X
sole.
Press the electric parking brake handle.
X
You cannot change gear due to a malfunction.
If transmission position D is selected:
Do not switch off the engine.
X
Drive to a qualified specialist workshop without shifting the
X
transmission from position D.
If transmission position R, N or P is selected:
Make sure that the electric parking brake is applied.
X
Prevent the vehicle from rolling away before you leave it
X
( page 208).
Y
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
If no transmission position and no drive program is displayed:
Make sure that the electric parking brake is applied.
X
Prevent the vehicle from rolling away before you leave it
X
( page 208).
Y
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
Displays and operation
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