Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2009 - Manual (Page 510)

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
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Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
Parking
Guidance
Finished Advanced Parking Guidance: The vehicle
is in the end position. The display message disappears automatically.
Radar Sensors Deactivated
See Oper. Manual
You have attempted to activate the
DISTRONIC Plus, the Park Assist or the
PRE-SAFE
® Brake even though you have
switched off the radar sensors on the
vehicle.
X Check if the radar sensors may be switched on
(
Y page 253).
X Switch on the radar sensors using the
instrument cluster control system.
Vehicle
Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
Apply Brake to Shift from 'P' You have attempted to shift the automatic
transmission into drive position
D, reverse
gear R or neutral position N without
depressing the brake pedal.
X Depress the brake pedal.
Door Open Vehicle Not in Park You have opened the driver’s door and the
automatic transmission is still in drive
position
D, reverse gear R or neutral
position N.
X Before you leave the vehicle, make sure the
automatic transmission is in park position
P
and the electronic parking brake is engaged.
Only Shift to
Position 'P'
When Vehicle Is
Stationary
You have attempted to shift the automatic
transmission into park position
P although
the vehicle was still in motion.
X Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
X Shift the automatic transmission to park
position
P.
X Engage the electronic parking brake.
Practical hints