Mercedes-Benz E-Class Operator's Manual page 284

Display messages
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Vehicle
Display messages
Apply Brake Apply Brake
to Shift from 'P' to Shift from 'P'
Risk of Vehicle Risk of Vehicle
Rolling Away Rolling Away
Vehicle Not in 'P' Vehicle Not in 'P'
Service Required Service Required
Do Do Not Not Shift Shift Gears
Visit Dealer Visit Dealer
Only Shift Only Shift
to 'P' when to 'P' when
Vehicle is Vehicle is
Stationary Stationary
N
A
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
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
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
X
You cannot change the transmission position due to a malfunction.
Gears 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
Sedan: the trunk lid is open.
Close the trunk lid.
X
Wagon: the tailgate is open.
G
WARNING
When the engine is running, exhaust gases can enter the vehicle
interior if the tailgate is open.
There is a risk of poisoning.
Close the tailgate.
X
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Y