Automatic transmission*:gear shifting malfunctions, Emergency operation (limp home mode) – Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2006 Owners Manual User Manual
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Controls in detail
Automatic transmission*
Deactivating manual shift program
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Press the program mode selector
switch (
page 169) 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 worsens or the
transmission no longer shifts, the trans-
mission is most likely operating in limp
home (emergency operation) mode. In this
mode only second gear and reverse gear
can be activated.
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Stop the vehicle.
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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.