Emergency Operation (Limp Home Mode) - Mercedes-Benz 2006 S 350 Operator's Manual

Kickdown
The kickdown can also be used for
maximum acceleration when driving in the
manual program mode M.
Press the accelerator past the point of
resistance.
The transmission shifts to a lower gear.
Shift up once the desired speed has
been reached.
i
When driving at full throttle, the trans-
mission shifts to the next higher gear
when maximum engine speed has been
reached.
Deactivating manual shift program
Press the program mode selector
switch ( page 183) repeatedly
until C or S appears in the tachometer
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.
Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
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.
Stop the vehicle.
Move gear selector lever to P.
Turn off the engine.
Wait at least ten seconds before
restarting.
Restart the engine.
Move gear selector lever to position D
(for second gear) or R.
Have the transmission checked at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
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