Mercedes-Benz SLK Operator's Manual page 240

Display messages
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Display messages
Auxiliary Battery
Malfunction
Apply Brake
to Shift from 'P'
Transmission Not
in P Risk of
Vehicle Rolling
Away
Service Required
Do Not Shift Gears
Visit Dealer
Only Shift to 'P'
when Vehicle is
Stationary
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
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 hood
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.
The auxiliary battery for the automatic transmission is no longer
being charged.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop at the next opportunity.
X
Until then, set the automatic transmission to position P before
X
you switch off the engine.
Before leaving the vehicle, apply the electric parking brake.
X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
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
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 position P.
X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
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
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
page 155).
Y
page 155).
Y