Mercedes-Benz S-Class Operator's Manual page 420

Display messages
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Display messages
Service Required
Do Not Shift Gears
Only Shift to
Position P When
Vehicle Is
Stationary
N
M
C
D
Power Steering
Malfunction See
Oper. Manual
¥
Check Washer Fluid
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
You cannot change the transmission position due to a malfunction.
A warning tone also sounds.
If transmission position D is selected:
X
Drive to a qualified specialist workshop without shifting the
transmission from position D.
If transmission position R, N or P is selected:
X
Notify a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service.
The vehicle is moving.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X
Shift the transmission to position P.
The trunk lid is open.
X
Close the trunk lid.
G
Risk of accident
The hood is open.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X
Apply the electric parking brake.
X
Close the hood.
At least one door is open.
X
Close all the doors.
G
Risk of accident
The power steering is malfunctioning.
You will need to use more force to steer.
X
Check whether you are able to apply the extra force required.
X
If you are able to steer safely: carefully drive on to a qualified
specialist workshop.
X
If you are unable to steer safely: do not drive on. Contact the
nearest qualified specialist workshop.
The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped
below the minimum.
X
Add washer fluid ( Y
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
page 461).