Mercedes-Benz M-Class Owner's Manual page 283

Display messages
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Vehicle
Display messages
To start engine,
shift to either P
or N
Auxiliary battery
malfunction
Apply brake to
deselect Park (P)
position
Vehicle
not in position P
Without changing
gear,
consult workshop
Only select Park
(P)
when vehicle is
stationary
A
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
You have attempted to start the engine with the transmission in
position R or D.
Shift the transmission to position P or N.
X
The auxiliary battery for the automatic transmission is no longer
being charged.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop at the next opportunity.
X
Until then, set the automatic transmission to position P before
X
you switch off the engine.
Before leaving the vehicle, apply the electric parking brake.
X
You have attempted to move the transmission selector lever to
position D, R or N without depressing the brake pedal.
Depress the brake pedal.
X
The driver's door is open and the transmission is in position R, N
or D.
A warning tone also sounds.
Shift the transmission to position P.
X
Apply the electric parking brake.
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
X
transmission from position D.
If transmission position R, N or P is selected:
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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
The tailgate is open.
Close the tailgate.
X