Mercedes-Benz CL-Class 2013 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 385)

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
Auxiliary Battery
Malfunction
(Red display message)
The auxiliary battery for the automatic transmission is discharged.
If there is a malfunction in the vehicle's electrical system, you may
not be able to change the transmission position.
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
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Apply Brake
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.
Door Open
Vehicle Not in Park The driver's door is open and the transmission is in position R, N
or D.
X Shift the transmission to position P.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
Y
page 287).
Service Required
Do Not Shift Gears 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
Position 'P'
When Vehicle 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.
M
The hood is open.
G WARNING
The open hood may block your view when the vehicle is in motion.
There is a risk of an accident.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Apply the electric parking brake.
X Close the hood.
Display messages
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On-board
computer
and
displays
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