Mercedes-Benz A-Class Operator's Manual page 463

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
* The transmission is malfunctioning. The transmission position can no longer be shifted.
Service Required Do Not
Shift Gears Visit Dealer
d
* You are leaving the vehicle when it is in a ready-to-drive state.
Vehicle Operational Switch
the Ignition Off Before Exit-
ing
* The transmission is malfunctioning. The transmission shifts to position i automatically.
Transmission Malfunction
Stop
* The transmission is malfunctioning. Reverse gear can no longer be engaged.
Reversing Not Possible
Service Required
When the transmission is in position h, consult a qualified specialist workshop and do not shift the transmis‐
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sion position.
For all other transmission positions, park the vehicle safely.
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Consult a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service.
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When leaving the vehicle, switch off the ignition, secure the vehicle against rolling away and take the SmartKey
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with you.
If you do not leave the vehicle, switch off the electrical consumers, e.g. the seat heater. Otherwise, the 12‑V
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battery may discharge and it will then be possible to start the vehicle only using a donor battery (starting assis‐
tance).
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
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Switch the transmission to position j.
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Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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