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Emergency operation (limp-home mode) – Mercedes-Benz 2006 C 55 AMG User Manual

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Emergency operation
(Limp-Home Mode)

If vehicle acceleration becomes less re-
sponsive or sluggish or the transmission
no longer shifts, the transmission is most
likely operating in limp-home (emergency
operation) mode. In this mode only second
gear and reverse gear can be selected.

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Stop the vehicle in a safe location.

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Move gear selector lever to P.

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Turn off the engine.

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Wait at least 10 seconds before
restarting.

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Restart the engine.

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Move gear selector lever to position D
(for second gear) or R.

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Have the transmission checked at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.

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