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Solutions
Transmission Not in
P Risk of Vehicle
Rolling Away
The driver's door is open or not fully closed and the transmission 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 153).
X
Close the driver's door completely.
Only Shift to 'P'
when Vehicle is Sta‐
tionary
The vehicle is moving.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X
Shift the transmission to position P.
Service Required Do
Not Shift Gears
Visit Dealer
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 trans-
mission from position D.
If transmission position R, N or P is selected:
X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
Y
page 153).
X
Notify a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service.
Reversing Not Possi‐
ble Service Required
You cannot shift into the transmission position R due to a malfunction.
The transmission positions P, N or D continue to be available.
A warning tone also sounds.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Transmission Mal‐
function Stop
A malfunction has occurred in the mechanical transmission compo-
nents.
A warning tone also sounds. The gearbox automatically shifts to posi-
tion N.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X
Shift the transmission to position P.
X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
Y
page 153).
X
Notify a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service.
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