Warning And Indicator Lamps - Mercedes-Benz SL 2016 Operator's Manual

Vehicle
Display messages
Transmission Not
in P Risk of Vehi
cle Rolling Away
M
Ð
Power Steering Mal
function See Oper
ator's Manual

Warning and indicator lamps

General notes
This section describes indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster relevant to safety
and solutions. A description of other indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster and
their solutions can be found in the Digital Operator's Manual.
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 hood is open.
G
WARNING
The open hood may block your view when the vehicle is in motion.
There is a risk of an accident.
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
X
attention to road and traffic conditions.
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
X
Close the hood.
X
The power steering is malfunctioning.
A warning tone also sounds.
G
WARNING
You will need to use more force to steer.
There is a risk of an accident.
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
X
specialist workshop.
If you are unable to steer safely: do not drive on. Contact the
X
nearest qualified specialist workshop.
Warning and indicator lamps
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