Program Mode Selector Switch; S Standard Mode; Emergency Operation (Limp Home Mode) - Mercedes-Benz W202 Owner's Manual

Important !
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
lever in 1st gear, or with accelerator pedal in kick-down position. The "W" mode helps to imp upshifts occur at lower
vehicle and engine speeds than in the "S" program mode.
Caution !
Never change the program mode? when the selector lever is out of position "P". It could result in a change of driving
characteristics for which you may not be prepared.

Emergency Operation (Limp Home Mode)

If vehicle acceleration worsens, or the transmission no longer shifts, the transmission is most likely operating in Limp
Home Mode which engages when there is a malfunction at the transmission. This condition may be accompanied by
the "CHECK ENGINE" malfunction indicator lamp in the instrument cluster coming 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.

Program Mode Selector Switch

The transmission is provided with a selector switch for Standard "S" and Winter/Wet
(snow and ice) "W" program modes.