Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2011 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 246)

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
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 Engage the parking brake.
Drive to workshop
without shifting
gears
You cannot change the transmission position due to a malfunction.
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 at
a standstill
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.
E G
Risk of accident
The hood or the tailgate is open.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Engage the parking brake.
X Close the hood or tailgate.
You have attempted to lock the vehicle with KEYLESS-GO while
the tailgate or door is open.
X Close all doors and/or the tailgate.
; At least one door is open.
X Close all doors.
D
Power Steering
Malfunction See
Operator's Manual
G Risk of accident
The power steering assistance is faulty. 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.
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