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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
̈ Press the program mode selector
switch (
୴ page 197) repeatedly
until
C
or
S
appears in the multifunction
display.
or
̈ 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.
̈ Stop the vehicle in a safe location.
̈ Move the gear selector lever to park
position P.
̈ Turn off the engine.
̈ Wait at least 10 seconds before
restarting.
̈ Restart the engine.
̈ Move the gear selector lever to
position D (for second gear) or
position R.
̈ Have the transmission checked at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.