Mercedes-Benz 2012 B Class - Manual (Page 222)

Vehicle
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
Shift to 'P' or 'N'
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.
Auxiliary Battery
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.
Depress Brake to
Start Engine
You have attempted to start the engine with the transmission in
position
N without depressing the brake pedal.
X Depress the brake pedal.
To Deselect P or N,
Depress Brake and
Start Engine
You have attempted to shift the transmission to position R or D
without starting the engine.
X Start the engine.
X Depress the brake pedal.
i It is only possible to shift the transmission from position P to
the desired position if you depress the brake pedal. Only then
can the parking lock be deactivated. If you do not depress the
brake pedal, you can move the DIRECT SELECT lever but the
parking lock remains engaged.
i At transmission fluid temperatures below Ò4 ‡ (Ò20 †) you
can only shift out of position P into another transmission
position when the engine is running.
Apply Brake to
Shift from 'P'
You have attempted to move the transmission selector lever to
position
R, N or D without depressing the brake pedal.
X Depress the brake pedal.
Transmission Not
in P
Risk of Vehicle
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 149).
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