Emergency Operation (Limp-Home Mode) - Mercedes-Benz 2008 C-Class Operator's Manual

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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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