Mercedes-Benz CL Operator's Manual page 427

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
Display messages
Service Do Not
Required Shift
Gears
Only
Shift to
Position
'P' When
Vehicle
Is
Stationary
Shift to to Start
P or N Engine
Auxiliary Malfunctio
Battery n
(message
appears in
white)
Auxiliary Malfunctio
Battery n
(message
appears in
red)
Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions
The automatic transmission cannot be shifted out of the
current transmission position because of a malfunction.
If the automatic transmission is in drive position D:
X
Without shifting the automatic transmission out of drive
position D, drive to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If the automatic transmission is set to position neutral
position N, reverse gear R or park position P:
X
Do not drive.
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call
Roadside Assistance.
You have attempted to shift the automatic transmission into
park position P although the vehicle was still in motion.
X
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
X
Shift the automatic transmission to park position P.
X
Engage the electronic parking brake.
You have attempted to start the engine while the automatic
transmission was in reverse gear R or drive position D.
X
Shift the automatic transmission into park position P or
neutral position N. Make sure the brake pedal is depressed.
The backup battery for the automatic transmission is no
longer charging.
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The backup battery for the automatic transmission is
discharged. In case of failure of the on-board electrical
system, you may not be able change transmission positions.
X
Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe
to do so.
X
Engage the electronic parking brake.
X
Do not drive any further.
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call
Roadside Assistance.
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