Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 2015 - Manual (Page 272)

Vehicle
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
Shift Shift to to 'P' 'P' or or 'N' 'N'
to Start Engine to Start Engine
You have attempted to start the engine with the transmission in
position R or D.
X
Shift the selector lever to position P or N.
Apply Brake Apply Brake
to Shift from 'P'
to Shift from 'P'
You have attempted to shift the selector lever to position D, R or N
without depressing the brake pedal.
X
Depress the brake pedal.
Risk of Rolling Risk of Rolling
Away Away
Vehicle Not in 'P'
Vehicle Not in 'P'
The driver's door is open or not fully closed and the selector lever
is in position R, N or D.
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
The vehicle may roll away.
There is a risk of an accident.
X
Shift the selector lever to position P.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
Y
page 170).
X Close the driver's door completely.
Service Required Service Required
Do
Do Not Not Shift Shift Gears Gears
Visit Dealer 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
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
Y
page 170).
X
Notify a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service.
Only Shift Only Shift
to 'P' when Vehi‐
to 'P' when Vehi‐
cle is Stationary cle 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 selector lever to position P.
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