Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2015 - Manual (Page 267)

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 transmission to position P or N.
Apply Brake Apply Brake
to Shift from 'P'
to Shift from 'P'
You have attempted to move the transmission selector lever to
position D, R or N without depressing the brake pedal.
X
Depress the brake pedal.
Auxiliary Battery Auxiliary Battery
Malfunction
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.
X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
Y
page 171).
Transmission Not Transmission Not
in P in P
Risk of Vehicle
Risk of Vehicle
Rolling Away Rolling Away
The driver's door is open and the transmission 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 transmission to position P.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
Y
page 171).
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 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 transmission to position P.
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