Mercedes-Benz E-Sedan 2012 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 260)

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M 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
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' 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 Sedan: the trunk lid is open.
X Close the trunk lid.
A Wagon: the tailgate is open.
X Close the tailgate.
M
or
? 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 parking brake.
X Close the hood.
C At least one door is open.
X Close all the doors.
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Rear Left Backrest
Not Latched or Rear
Right Backrest Not
Latched
G Risk of injury
Sedan with through-loading feature in the rear bench seat:
The backrest in the rear is not engaged on the left-hand and/or
right-hand side.
X Push the backrest back until it engages.
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