Mercedes-Benz GLK 300 4MATIC 2012 Owner's Manual page 281

Display messages
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Vehicle (4-button multifunction steering wheel)
Display messages
To start engine, To start engine,
shift to P or N shift to P or N
P P
Select Park (P) Select Park (P)
A
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C
Possible causes/consequences and M 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 switched off the engine with the Start/Stop button and
opened the driver's door.
You wanted to lock the vehicle.
A warning tone also sounds.
or
You have switched off the engine with the Start/Stop button and
opened the driver's door with the transmission in position N.
Shift the transmission to position P.
X
The tailgate is open.
G WARNING
When the engine is running, exhaust gases can enter the vehicle
interior if the tailgate is open.
There is a risk of poisoning.
Close the tailgate.
X
Vehicles with an anti-theft alarm system: the bonnet is open. A
warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
The open bonnet may then block your view when the vehicle is in
motion.
There is a risk of an accident.
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
X
attention to road and traffic conditions.
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
X
Close the bonnet.
X
At least one door is open. A warning tone also sounds.
Close all doors.
X
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Y