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.