Controls in detail
Automatic transmission*
Accelerator position
Emergency operation (Limp Home
Mode)
Your driving style influences the
transmission’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.
Less throttle
More throttle
Earlier upshifting
Later upshifting
Kickdown
Use kickdown when you want maximum
acceleration.
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Stop the vehicle.
Move gear selector lever to P.
Turn off the engine.
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Press the accelerator past the point of
resistance.
Wait at least ten seconds before
restarting.
The transmission shifts into a lower
gear.
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Restart the engine.
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Ease on the accelerator when you have
reached the desired speed.
̈ Move gear selector lever to position D
(for second gear) or R.
The transmission shifts up again.
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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 Manuals, Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz SLK230, Mercedes-Benz SLK32 AMG, Mercedes-Benz SLK320 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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