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Automatic transmission:gear shifting malfunctions, Emergency operation (limp-home mode) – Mercedes-Benz E-Wagon 2007 Owners Manual User Manual

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Controls in detail

Automatic transmission

Kickdown

Using the kickdown when driving in the
manual program mode M is not possible.

Deactivating manual shift program

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Press the program mode selector
switch (

page 197) repeatedly

until

C

or

S

appears in the multifunction

display.

or

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Restart the engine.

The transmission will go to the
automatic program mode (C or S).

The manual program mode M is not
stored.

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

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