Practical hints – Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2009 User Manual
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Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
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Display messages
Possible cause/consequence
Possible solution
Shift to P or N to Start Engine
You have attempted to start the engine
while the automatic transmission was in
reverse gear
R or drive position D.
X
Shift the automatic transmission into park
position
P or neutral position N.
Auxiliary
Battery
Malfunction
The backup battery for the automatic
transmission is no longer charging.
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Auxiliary
Battery
Malfunction
The backup battery for the automatic
transmission is discharged. In case of
failure of the on-board electrical system,
you may not be able change transmission
positions.
X
Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon
as it is safe to do so.
X
Engage the electronic parking brake.
X
Do
not drive any further.
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
or call Roadside Assistance.
Service
Required
Do Not Shift Gears
The automatic transmission cannot be
shifted out of the set position because of
a malfunction.
If the automatic transmission is in drive position
D:
X
Without shifting the automatic transmission
out of drive position
D, drive to an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
If the automatic transmission is set to position
neutral position
N, reverse gear R or park position
P:
X
Do not drive.
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Next Service X
in ... days
in ... mls (km)
The specified maintenance service must
be carried out within the remaining time
range or driving distance (
X
Have the maintenance service carried out at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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