Controls in detail
Automatic transmission*
Accelerator position
Kickdown
Emergency operation (Limp Home
Mode)
Use kickdown when you want maximum
acceleration.
Your driving style influences the transmis-
sion’s shifting behavior:
If vehicle acceleration worsens or the
transmission no longer shifts, the trans-
mission is most likely operating in limp
home (emergency operation) mode. In this
mode only second gear and reverse gear
can be activated.
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Press the accelerator past the point of
resistance.
Less throttle
More throttle
Earlier upshifting
Later upshifting
The transmission shifts into a lower
gear.
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Ease on the accelerator when you have
reached the desired speed.
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Stop the vehicle.
Move selector lever to P.
Turn off the engine.
The transmission shifts up again.
Wait at least ten seconds before
restarting.
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Restart the engine.
Move selector lever to position D (for
second gear) or R.
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Have the transmission checked at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz C-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz C230, Mercedes-Benz C240, Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG, Mercedes-Benz C320, Mercedes-benz W203 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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