Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2012 - Manual (Page 420)

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
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 G Risk of accident
The hood is open.
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.
C At least one door is open.
X Close all the doors.
D
Power Steering
Malfunction See
Oper. Manual
G Risk of accident
The power steering is malfunctioning.
You will need to use more force to steer.
X Check whether you are able to apply the extra force required.
X If you are able to steer safely: carefully drive on to a qualified
specialist workshop.
X If you are unable to steer safely: do not drive on. Contact the
nearest qualified specialist workshop.
¥
Check Washer Fluid
The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped
below the minimum.
X Add washer fluid ( Y page 461).
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On-board computer and displays