Operation Manual

Vehicle
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions
ShiftShift toto 'P''P' oror 'N''N'
to Start Engineto 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.
Risk of rollingRisk of rolling
Select Park (P)Select Park (P)
You have attempted to stop the engine with the Start/Stop button
while the transmission was not in position P.
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 151).
While the HOLD function or DISTRONIC PLUS is active, you have:
R
opened the driver's door and released the seat belt or
R
switched off the engine or
R
opened the hood
A tone may also sound at regular intervals. If you attempt to lock
the vehicle, the tone becomes louder.
You cannot start the engine.
X
Shift the transmission to position P.
You can restart the engine.
N
The trunk lid is open.
X
Close the trunk lid.
M
The hood is open.
G
WARNING
The open hood may block your view when the vehicle is in motion.
There is a risk of an accident.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 151).
X
Close the hood.
C
At least one door is open.
X
Close all the doors.
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Display messages
On-board computer and displays