Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe Operator's Manual page 253

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Transmission Not in
P Risk of Vehicle
Rolling Away
Only Shift to 'P'
when Vehicle is Sta‐
tionary
Service Required Do
Not Shift Gears
Visit Dealer
Reversing Not Possi‐
ble Service Required
Transmission Mal‐
function Stop
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The driver's door is open or not fully closed and the transmission is in
position R, N or D.
A warning tone also sounds.
G
WARNING
The vehicle may roll away.
There is a risk of an accident.
Shift the transmission to position P.
X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
X
Close the driver's door completely.
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
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 trans-
X
mission from position D.
If transmission position R, N or P is selected:
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
X
Notify a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service.
X
You cannot shift into the transmission position R due to a malfunction.
The transmission positions P, N or D continue to be available.
A warning tone also sounds.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X
A malfunction has occurred in the mechanical transmission compo-
nents.
A warning tone also sounds. The gearbox automatically shifts to posi-
tion N.
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
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
X
Notify a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service.
X
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