Mercedes-Benz E-class 1997 Emergency Operation User Manual

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Program Mode Selector Switch

The transmission is provided with a

selector switch for Standard "S" and

Winter/Wet (snow and ice) "W"

program modes.

Warning!

Always be certain of the program mode

selected since the vehicle driving

characteristics change with the

selection of the program mode.

S Standard mode

Press switch on symbol "S". Use

this mode for all regular driving.

The vehicle starts out in 1st

gear.

W Winter/Wet (snow and ice) mode

Press switch on symbol "W". The

vehicle starts out in 2nd gear, except

with selector lever in 1 st gear, or with

accelerator pedal in kick-down

position.

The "W" mode helps to improve

traction and driving stability of the

vehicle.

With hard acceleration the upshifts

occur at lower vehicle and engine

speeds than in the "S" program mode.

Warning!

During stops use the brake, especially

on an incline, to prevent the vehicle

from rolling.

Emergency Operation

(Limp Home Mode)

If vehicle acceleration worsens, or the

transmission no longer shifts, the

transmission operates in Limp Home

Mode. In addition the "CHECK

ENGINE" malfunction indicator lamp in

the instrument cluster may come on.

In this mode only the 2nd gear or

reverse gear can be activated.

To engage 2nd gear or reverse:

1. Stop the vehicle.

2. Move selector lever to

position "P".

3. Turn off the engine.

4. Wait 10 seconds.

5. Restart the engine.

6. Move selector lever to

position "D" (for 2nd gear), or

move selector lever to

position "R" (for reverse gear).

Have the transmission checked at your

authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer as

soon as possible.

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