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Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W205) 2015 - 2021 Owners Manual: Transmission

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Possible causes/consequences and ► Solutions

Transmission Malfunction Stop * The transmission is malfunctioning. The transmission shifts to position N automatically.
  • Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
  • Switch the transmission to position P.
  • Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
N Permanently Active Risk of Rolling Away * While the vehicle is rolling or while you are driving, the transmission has been shifted to position N.
  • Depress the brake pedal to stop and, when the vehicle is stationary, shift the transmission to position P.
  • To continue your journey, shift the transmission to position D or R.
Stop Vehicle Leave Engine Running Wait Transmission Cooling * The transmission is overheating. Pulling away may be temporarily impaired or not possible.
  • Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under any circumstances.
  • Leave the engine running.
  • Wait until the display message disappears before pulling away.
To Deselect P or N, Depress Brake and Start Engine * You have attempted to shift the transmission out of position P or N into another transmission position.
  • Depress the brake pedal.
  • Start the engine.
Apply Brake to Shift from 'P' * You have attempted to shift the transmission out of position P and into another transmission position.
  • Depress the brake pedal.
Service Required Do Not Shift Gears Visit Dealer * The transmission is malfunctioning. The transmission position can no longer be shifted.
  • When the transmission is in position D, consult a qualified specialist workshop and do not change the transmission position.
  • For all other transmission positions, park the vehicle safely.
  • Consult a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service.
Reversing Not Possible Service Required * The transmission is malfunctioning. Reverse gear can no longer be engaged.
  • Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Only Shift to 'P' when Vehicle is Stationary * The transmission can only be shifted to position P when the vehicle is stationary.
Driver's Door Open & Transmission Not in P Risk of Vehicle Rolling Away * The driver's door is not fully closed and the transmission is in position R, N or D.
  • Shift the transmission to position P when you park the vehicle.
To Engage Transmiss. Position R First Depress the Brake * You have tried to switch to transmission position R.
  • Depress the brake pedal.
  • Shift the transmission to position R.
Auxiliary Battery Malfunction * The auxiliary battery for the transmission is no longer being charged.
  • Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Until then, manually set the transmission to position P before you switch off the engine.
  • Before leaving the vehicle, apply the electric parking brake.
Check Tire Pressure Soon * Canada only: The tire pressure loss warning system has detected a significant loss in pressure.
WARNING Risk of an accident due to insufficient tire pressure
Tire pressures that are too low pose the following hazards:
  • The tires may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase.
  • The tires may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly impair tire traction.
  • The driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may be greatly impaired.

You could then lose control of the vehicle.

  • Observe the recommended tire pressure.
  • Adjust the tire pressure if necessary.
  • Stop the vehicle, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
  • Check the tire pressure and the tires.
  • When the tire pressure is correct, restart the tire pressure loss warning system

Warning Tire Malfunction

* The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped suddenly. The wheel position is displayed.
WARNING Risk of an accident from driving with a flat tire
Flat tires are dangerous in the following ways:
  • The tires can overheat and cause a fire.
  • The driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may be greatly impaired.

You could then lose control of the vehicle.

  • Do not drive with a flat tire.
  • Observe the notes on flat tires.

Notes on flat tire.

  • Stop the vehicle, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
  • Check the tires.

Check Tires

* The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly. The wheel position is displayed.
WARNING Risk of an accident due to insufficient tire pressure
Tire pressures that are too low pose the following hazards:
  • The tires may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase.
  • The tires may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly impair tire traction.
  • The driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may be greatly impaired.

You could then lose control of the vehicle.

  • Observe the recommended tire pressure.
  • Adjust the tire pressure if necessary.
  • Stop the vehicle, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
  • Check the tire pressure and the tires.

Please Correct Tire Pressure

* The tire pressure is too low in at least one of the tires, or the tire pressure difference between the wheels is too great.
  • Check the tire pressure and add air, if necessary.
  • When the tire pressure is correct, restart the tire pressure monitoring system.

Tire Press. Monitor Currently Unavailable

* There is interference from a powerful radio signal source. As a result, no signals from the tire pressure sensor are received. The tire pressure monitoring system is temporarily unavailable.
  • Drive on.

    The tire pressure monitoring system restarts automatically as soon as the cause has been rectified.

Wheel Sensor(s) Missing

* The tire pressure sensor signal is missing from one or more tire(s). The pressure of the affected tire is not displayed.
  • Have the defective tire pressure sensor replaced at a qualified specialist workshop.

Tire Pressure Monitor Inoperative No Wheel Sensors

* The wheels installed do not have suitable tire pressure sensors. The tire pressure monitoring system is deactivated.
  • Install wheels with suitable tire pressure sensors.

Tire Press. Monitor Inoperative

* The tire pressure monitoring system is defective.
WARNING There is a risk of an accident if the tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning
If the tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning, it is not able to issue a warning if there is pressure loss in one or more of the tires.

Underinflated tires may, for example, impair the driving, steering and braking characteristics.

  • Have the tire pressure monitoring system checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Tires Overheated * At least one tire is overheating. The affected tires are displayed in red. At temperatures close to the limit value, the tires are displayed in yellow.
  • Drive more slowly.
Decrease Speed * At least one tire is overheating. The affected tires are displayed in red. At temperatures close to the limit value, the tires are displayed in yellow.
WARNING Risk of an accident from driving with overheated tires
Overheated tires may burst, particularly at high speeds.
  • Reduce speed so that the tires cool down.
  • Reduce speed so that the tires cool down.
Check Tire Pressure Then Restart Run Flat Indicator * Canada only: The tire pressure loss warning system generated a display message and has not been restarted since.
  • When the tire pressure is correct, restart the tire pressure loss warning system.
Run Flat Indicator Inoperative * Canada only: The tire pressure loss warning system is malfunctioning.
  • Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

Key Not Detected (red display message)

* The SmartKey cannot be detected and may no longer be in the vehicle.

The SmartKey is no longer in the vehicle and you switch off the engine:

  • You can no longer start the engine.
  • You cannot centrally lock the vehicle.
  • Ensure that the SmartKey is in the vehicle.

If the SmartKey detection function has a malfunction due to a strong radio signal source:

  • Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
  • Place the SmartKey in the marked space for starting the engine with the SmartKey.

Obtain a New Key

* The SmartKey needs to be replaced.
  • Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

Key Not Detected (white display message)

* The SmartKey is currently undetected.
  • Change the location of the SmartKey in the vehicle.
  • If the SmartKey is still not recognized, start the engine with the SmartKey in the marked space.

Replace Key Battery

* The SmartKey battery is discharged.
  • Replace the battery.

Place the Key in the Marked Space See Operator's Manual

* The SmartKey detection function is malfunctioning.
  • Change the location of the SmartKey in the vehicle.
  • Start the vehicle with the SmartKey in the slot.

Don't Forget Your Key

* A warning tone also sounds. This message reminds you to take your SmartKey with you when you leave the vehicle.

Operation Only Possible in Transmission Position P

* You have attempted to displace the ball coupling and the transmission is in position R, N or D.
  • Depress the brake pedal.
  • Shift the transmission to position P.

Rear Left Backrest Not Latched (Example)

* The corresponding rear seat backrest is not engaged.
  • Fold the corresponding seat backrest back until it engages.

Steering Malfunction Stop Immediately See Operator's Manual

* The steering is malfunctioning Steering capability is considerably impaired.
WARNING Risk of accident if steering capability is impaired
If the steering does not function as intended, the vehicle's operating safety is jeopardized.
  • Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.

    Do not continue driving under any circumstances.

  • Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under any circumstances.
  • Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Steering Malfunction Increased Physical Effort See Operator's Manual

* The power assistance for the steering is malfunctioning.
WARNING Risk of an accident due to altered steering characteristics
If the power assistance of the steering fails partially or completely, you will need to use more force to steer.
  • If safe steering is possible, drive on carefully.
  • Visit or consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
  • If safe steering is possible, drive on carefully.
  • Visit or consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
* The hood is open.
WARNING Risk of accident if the engine hood is unlatched while driving
An unlocked engine hood may open up when the vehicle is in motion and block your view.
  • Never unlatch the engine hood while driving.
  • Before every trip, ensure that the engine hood is latched.
  • Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
  • Close the hood.
* At least one door is open.
  • Close all doors.
* The trunk lid is open.
DANGER Risk of exhaust gas poisoning
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle interior if the trunk lid is open when the engine is running, especially if the vehicle is in motion.
  • Always switch off the engine before opening the trunk lid.
  • Never drive with the trunk lid open.
  • Close the trunk lid.

Check Washer Fluid

* The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped below the minimum.
  • Add washer fluid.
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