Mercedes-Benz CL-Class 2008 COMAND Manual - Manual (Page 434)

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Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
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.
̈ Shift to park position P.
̈ Turn off the engine.
̈ Wait at least 10 seconds before
restarting.
̈ Restart the engine.
̈ Shift to drive position D (for second
gear) or reverse gear R.
̈ Have the transmission checked at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.