Mercedes-Benz R-Class Owner's Manual page 295

Practical advice
Troubleshooting
Automatic transmission
Problem
The transmission has problems
shifting gear
The acceleration ability is deteri-
orating.
The transmission no longer
changes gear.
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Possible cause/consequence
The transmission is losing oil.
The transmission is in emergency
mode.
It is only possible to shift into
2nd gear and reverse gear.
Suggested solutions
Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshop
X
immediately.
Stop the vehicle.
X
Move the selector lever to P.
X
Turn the key to position 0 (
X
Y
Wait at least 10 seconds before restarting the engine.
X
Move the selector lever to position D or R.
X
If D is selected, the transmission shifts into 2nd gear; if R is selec-
ted, the transmission shifts into reverse gear.
Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshop
X
immediately.
page 76) in the ignition lock.