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Canceling gear range limit
Press and hold the gear selector lever
in the D+ direction until
D
the multifunction display ( page 153).
The transmission will shift from the
current gear range directly to gear
range D.
Shifting into optimal gear range
Press and hold the gear selector lever
reappears in
in the D- direction.
The transmission will automatically
select the gear range suited for optimal
acceleration and deceleration. This will
involve shifting down one or more
gears.
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.
Move the gear selector lever to park
position P.
Turn off the engine.
Wait at least 10 seconds before
restarting.
Restart the engine.
Move the gear selector lever to
position D (for second gear) or
position R.
Have the transmission checked at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
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