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Display concept: Displays related to MSA

A display appears in the instrument cluster whenever the MSA switches off the engine. The following symbol appears in the LC display between the round instruments:

Fig 1: Display - Engine Start-Stop Function Screen
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Two supplementary Check Control messages are also available for the MSA.

Fig 2: Display - Engine Start-Stop Function Failure Screen
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Item Explanation
1 ID 397: Automatic engine start-stop function failure!
2 ID 450: Automatic engine start-stop function deactivated!
3 Safety function. No automatic engine start.
Condition Deactivation, a fault is present Temporary deactivation with no display Temporary deactivation with display
  CC-Message: ID 397   CC-Message: ID 450
MSA wiring malfunction x    
Neutral sensor error x    
Error, neutral position not yet initialized x    
Brake vacuum sensor error x    
Neutral sensor signal plausibility error x    
Implausible clutch switch signal x    
CAN bus error (relevant to MSA)     x
RF remote control not within range or in storage compartment     x
Driver absent or bonnet open     x
Production mode active   x  
Transport mode active   x  
Workshop mode active   x  
Diagnostic system has temporarily deactivated MSA     x
Engine malfunction of serious relevance to MSA     x
Start process aborted by CAS (starter protection)     x
Tow-starting detected   x  
MSA deactivated at MSA button   x  
Engine not yet started following ignition ON   x  

A Check Control message appears when a system error (with or without a required component replacement) is active or the MSA is deactivated.

The corresponding readouts can be accessed with the "MSA system check" and "AV memory readout" service functions. Other service functions support supplementary plausibility checks and test functionality (exception: neutral sensor learn/write).