2010 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 282
2010 Mercedes ML-Class Manual
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280 Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display Vehicle Display messages Depress brake to shift out of P. Door Open Vehicle Not In Park Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions You have attempted to shift the automatic transmission into drive position D, reverse gear R or neutral position N without depressing the brake pedal. X Depress the brake pedal. You have opened the driver's door and the automatic transmission is still in drive position D, reverse gear R or neutral position N. X Before you leave the vehicle, make sure the automatic transmission is in park position P and the parking brake is engaged. The automatic transmission cannot be shifted out of the current transmission 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 neutral position N, reverse gear R or park position P: X Do not drive. X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance. You have attempted to shift the automatic transmission into park position P although the vehicle was still in motion. X Stop the vehicle. Practical hints Drive to workshop without shifting gears. Only shift to P when vehicle is at a standstill . Shift to P or N to start engine. Auxiliary Battery You have attempted to start the engine with the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 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. Make sure the brake pedal is depressed. Malfunctio The backup battery for the automatic transmission is no longer charging. n X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.