Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2014 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 271)

Vehicle
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
Shift Shift to to 'P' 'P' or or 'N' 'N'
to Start Engine to Start 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.
Apply Brake Apply Brake
to Shift from 'P'
to 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.
Auxiliary Battery Auxiliary Battery
Malfunction
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 175).
Transmission Not Transmission Not
in P in P
Risk of Vehicle
Risk of Vehicle
Rolling Away Rolling Away
The driver's door is open and the transmission is in position R, N
or D.
A warning tone also sounds.
X Shift the transmission to position P.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
Y
page 175).
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 when Vehicle
is Stationary
is 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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