2003 Mercedes-Benz S430 4MATIC S500 4MATIC S55 AMG Owners Manual

Controls in detail

Automatic transmission

Accelerator position

Emergency operation (Limp home

mode)

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 2nd gear and reverse gear can

be activated.

Less throttle

More throttle

Earlier upshifting

Later upshifting

Kickdown

Use kickdown when you want maximum

acceleration.

Stop the vehicle.

Move selector lever to P.

Turn off the engine.

Press the accelerator past the point of

resistance.

Wait at least ten seconds before re-

starting.

The transmission shifts into a lower

gear.

Restart the engine.

Ease on the accelerator when you have

reached the desired speed.

̈ Move selector lever to position D (for

2nd gear) or R.

The transmission shifts up again.

Have the transmission checked at an

authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as

soon as possible.

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Product Specification

Categories	Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz S-Class Manuals
Tags	Mercedes-Benz S430, Mercedes-Benz S500, Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz S600
Model Year	2003
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