Mercedes-Benz C-Sedan 2015 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 282)

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Shift to 'P' or Shift to 'P' or
'N' 'N' to to Start Start Engine Engine
You have attempted to start the engine with the transmission in
position R or D.
X
Shift the transmission to position P or N.
Auxiliary Battery Auxiliary Battery
Malfunction Malfunction
The auxiliary battery for the transmission is no longer being
charged.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Apply Brake to Apply Brake to
Shift from 'P' Shift from 'P'
You have attempted to move the transmission selector lever to
position D, R or N without depressing the brake pedal.
X
Depress the brake pedal.
Transmission Not Transmission Not
in P Risk of Vehi‐ in P Risk of Vehi‐
cle Rolling Away cle Rolling Away
The driver's door is open 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 174).
Service Required Service Required
Do Do Not Not Shift Shift Gears Gears
Visit Dealer 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
transmission from position D.
If transmission position R, N or P is selected:
X
Notify a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service.
Only Shift to 'P' Only Shift to 'P'
when Vehicle is when Vehicle is
Stationary Stationary
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.
N The trunk lid is open.
X
Close the trunk lid.
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