Ually - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual

Automatic transmission
140
i You can shift back and forth between drive
position D and reverse gear R at low speeds
without applying the brakes. This helps when
manoeuvring rapidly or when rocking the
vehicle out of snow or slush, for example.
Problems with the transmission
Problem
The transmission mal-
functions when shifting
gear.
The acceleration charac-
teristics have deteriora-
ted noticeably.
The transmission does
not shift.
Releasing the parking lock manually
In the event of a malfunction, it is possible to
manually release the selector lever from the
lock in parking position P, e.g. to have the vehi-
cle towed away.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The transmission is losing oil.
X
Have the transmission checked immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop.
The transmission is in emergency mode.
It is only possible to shift into 2nd gear or reverse gear R.
X
Stop the vehicle.
X
Depress the brake pedal.
X
Move the selector lever to position P.
X
Switch off the engine.
X
Wait at least 10 seconds before restarting the engine.
X
Depress the brake pedal.
X
Move the selector lever to position D or R.
In position D, the transmission shifts into 2nd gear; in position R, the
transmission shifts into reverse gear.
X
Have the transmission checked immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop.
Trailer towing
X
Use a moderate engine speed on uphill gra-
dients.
X
Depending on the uphill or downhill gradient,
shift down to a shift range suited to the driving
Y
situation ( page 139), even if cruise control
is switched on.
X
Apply the parking brake.
X
Remove cover :.
X
Slide implement ; as far as it will go into the
opening.
X
Push the implement in and simultaneously
move the selector lever out of position P.
The selector lever lock is released. You can
now move the selector lever freely again until
it is returned to position P.
X
Remove implement ;.
X
Refit cover :.
i The screwdriver from the vehicle tool kit
could function as the implement, for instance
Y
( page 263).