Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X
Solutions
Service
Required
Do Not
Shift
Gears
The automatic transmission cannot be shifted out of the
current transmission position because of a malfunction.
If the automatic transmission is in drive position
D:
X
Without shifting the automatic transmission out of drive
position
D, drive to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If the automatic transmission is set to position neutral
position
N, reverse gear R or park position P:
X
Do not drive.
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call
Roadside Assistance.
Only
Shift to
Position
'P' When
Vehicle
Is
Stationary
You have attempted to shift the automatic transmission into
park position
P although the vehicle was still in motion.
X
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
X
Shift the automatic transmission to park position
P.
X
Engage the electronic parking brake.
Shift to
P or N
to Start
Engine
You have attempted to start the engine while the automatic
transmission was in reverse gear
R or drive position D.
X
Shift the automatic transmission into park position
P or
neutral position
N. Make sure the brake pedal is depressed.
Auxiliary
Battery
(message
appears in
white)
Malfunctio
n
The backup battery for the automatic transmission is no
longer charging.
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Auxiliary
Battery
(message
appears in
red)
Malfunctio
n
The backup battery for the automatic transmission is
discharged. In case of failure of the on-board electrical
system, you may not be able change transmission positions.
X
Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe
to do so.
X
Engage the electronic parking brake.
X
Do
not drive any further.
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call
Roadside Assistance.
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
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