Mercedes-Benz E-Class Owner's Manual page 273

Display messages
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Vehicle
Display messages
To start engine,
shift to either P
or N
P
Select Park (P)
Without changing
gear,
consult workshop
N
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 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
While the HOLD function or DISTRONIC PLUS is active, you have:
opened the driver's door and released the seat belt or
R
switched off the engine or
R
opened the bonnet
R
A tone may also sound at regular intervals. If you attempt to lock
the vehicle, the tone becomes louder.
You cannot start the engine.
Shift the transmission to position P.
X
You can restart the engine.
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:
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
The boot lid is open.
Close the boot lid.
X