Mercedes-Benz CLA Operator's Manual page 239

Display messages
To Deselect P or N,
Depress Brake and
Start Engine
Apply Brake to
Shift from 'P'
Transmission Not
in P
Risk of Vehicle
Rolling Away
Service Required
Do Not Shift Gears
Visit Dealer
Only Sift to 'P'
when Vehicle
is Stationary
Reversing Not
Possible Service
Required
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
You have attempted to shift the transmission to position R or D
without starting the engine.
Start the engine.
X
Depress the brake pedal.
X
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It is only possible to shift the transmission from position P to
the desired position if you depress the brake pedal. Only then
can the parking lock be deactivated. If you do not depress the
brake pedal, you can move the DIRECT SELECT lever but the
parking lock remains engaged.
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At transmission fluid temperatures below Ò4 ‡ (Ò20 †) you
can only shift out of position P into another transmission
position when the engine is running.
You have attempted to move the transmission selector lever to
position R, N or D 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
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
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:
Notify a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service.
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 automatic transmission is malfunctioning. You cannot back
up.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X
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