Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
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Solutions
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 162).
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 162).
X
Notify a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service.
Stop Vehicle Leave
Engine Running Wait
Transmission Cool‐
ing
The transmission has overheated. Pulling away can be temporarily
impaired or not possible.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving
under any circumstances.
X
Wait until the display message disappears before pulling away.
Auxiliary Battery
Malfunction
The auxiliary battery for the transmission is no longer being charged.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X
Until then, set the transmission to position P before you switch off
the engine.
X
Before leaving the vehicle, apply the electric parking brake.
N
The trunk lid is open.
X
Close the trunk lid.
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