Mercedes-Benz 2016 GL, Operator'S Manual

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Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
Risk of vehicle
rolling Transmis‐
sion not in P
The driver's door is open/not completely closed and the trans-
mission 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.
X
Shift the transmission to position P.
X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
Y
page 189).
X
Close the driver's door completely.
Only select Park
(P) when vehicle
is stationary
The vehicle is moving.
X
Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to
road and traffic conditions.
X
Shift the transmission to position P.
Without changing
gear, consult work‐
shop
You cannot change the transmission position due to a malfunction.
A warning tone also sounds.
If transmission position D is selected:
X
Drive to a qualified specialist workshop without shifting the
transmission from position D.
If transmission position R, N or P is selected:
X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
Y
page 189).
X
Notify a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service.
Auxiliary battery
malfunction
The auxiliary battery for the automatic transmission is no longer
being charged.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop at the next opportunity.
X
Until then, set the automatic transmission to position P before
you switch off the engine.
X
Before leaving the vehicle, apply the electric parking brake.
X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
Y
page 189).
A
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.
X
Close the tailgate.
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