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Problems with
the transmission Problem
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
The transmission has a faulty gear
shift. The transmission is losing oil. #
Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshop immediatel y.
The acceleration characteristics are
de teriorating.
The transmission no longer shifts gear. The transmission is in emer
gency operation mode. #
Pull over and stop theve hicle, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. #
Switch the transmission toposition j. #
Switch off the engine. #
Wait at least ten seconds be fore re starting the engine. #
Switch the transmission toposition h. #
Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshop immediatel y.Fu
nction of the 4MATIC
4MATIC ensures that all four wheels are driven
when needed. Toget her with ESP ®
and 4ETS,
4MATIC impr ovesth e traction of your vehicle
whene ver a driven wheel spins due toinsuf fi‐
cient traction. If
yo ufa ilto adapt your driving style, 4MATIC can
neither reduce therisk of an accident nor over‐
ri de the la wsof ph ysics. 4MATIC cannot take
account of road, weather and traf fic conditions.
4MATIC is only an aid. You are responsible espe‐
cially for maintaining a safe dis tance from the
ve hicle in front, forve hicle speed, for braking in
good time and forst ay ing in lane. %
In wint ryroad conditions, the maximum
ef fect of 4MATIC can be achie ved only if you
use winter tyres (M+S tyres), with sn ow
ch ains if necessar y.208
Driving and parking
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
Transmission Malfunction
Stop *
The transmission is malfunctioning. The transmission shifts toneutral iautomatically. #
Stop theve hicle immediately in accordance with the traf fic conditions. #
Depress the brake pedal. #
Enga gepark position j. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Auxiliary battery malfunc-
tion *T
he auxiliary batteryforth e transmission is no longer being charge d. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. #
Untilthen, alw ays select park position jmanually before you swit choff the engine. #
Before leaving theve hicle, apply the electric parking brake.
Transmission Malfunction *T
he transmission is malfunctioning. The cause could be an overheated clutch or bloc kedge ars. #
Let the transmission cool down. #
Ifth e display message still appears following a restart, consult a qualified specialist workshop.
d
Trans. oil overheated Drive
on with care *T
he transmission is overheating. When the display message is active, start-up and driving characteristics may be
te mp orarily impaired. #
Drive at low engine speeds. #
Avoid sporty driving. #
Before pulling away on uphill gradients, let the transmission cool down until the display message disappears. 588
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps
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Á
Key not de tected (white dis‐
pl ay messa ge)...................................... 571
b Left dipped beam (e xamp le) ...... .573
6 Left windowbag malfunction
Consult workshop (e xample).............. .568
b Malfunction See Owner's Man‐
ual ....................................................... 573
î Max. speed 40 km/h ................. 604
ð Maximum speed exceeded ......... 606
î Notin cur r.drive prog. ...............6 04
ç Off.............................................. 603
ë Off.............................................. 602
ï Operation only possible in
transmission position N .......................579
! Parking brake See Owner's
Manual ................................................ 591
h Rectify tyre pressure ...................61 5
Ú Refill Ad Blue See Owne r’s
Manual .................................................6 18
! Release parking brake ................ 594 ¸
Replace air cleaner .....................585
À Replace key See Owner's Man‐
ual ...................................................... .570
Á Replace key ................................ 571
æ Reser vefuel le vel...................... .585
6 Restra int sys. malfunction Con‐
sult workshop ...................................... 567
# See Owner's Manual ...................612
Ù Steering malfunction Incre ased
ph ysical ef fort See Owner's Manual ....579
Ù Steering malfunction See Own‐
er's Manual ......................................... 580
Ù Steering malfunction Stop
immediately See Owner's Manual .......579
# Stop vehicle Lea veengine run‐
ning ...................................................... 61 3
# Stop vehicle See Owner's Man‐
ual ........................................................ 612
ç suspended ................................. 603
b Switch off lights .......................... 574b
Switch on headlamps .................574
Ú Top up AdBlue Emergency op.
in XXX miles See Owner's Manual .......61 8
+ Top up coolant See Owner ’s
Manual ................................................ 583
¥ Top up washer fluid .................... 583
d Trans. oil overheated Drive on
with care ............................................. 588
! Turn on the ignition torelease
th e parking brake ................................ 594
Ú ................................................... 61 9
d Vehicle is operational Switch
off ignition before exiting .................... .577
h Warning tyre defect ....................61 5
h Wheel sensor(s) missing .............614
Ú XX,X l Top up AdBlue Switch on
ignition, wait 60 sec. or eng. start
not poss. .............................................. 61 9
Ac tive Blind Spot Assi stcur rently
una vailable See Owner's Manual .........599 650
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